History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c41.s6.7

v3.c41.s6.7

Early in May, Dewalgaon was attacked by the enemy, but relieved in time. On the 10th, however, the outpost at Gajpur fell, and the Ahoms held the north bank of the Dihing from Trimohani to near Lakhau, cutting off communications between the Mughal army and navy. Mir Jumla sent a detachment under Sarandaz Khan with ten war-boats and several empty merchant vessels under Muhammad Murad to recover Gajpur. But the two commanders quarrelled, the land force returned from the way (23rd May), the flotilla pushed on, but was attacked by the Ahoms from land and water alike and fled in a panic, losing all the material and ships to the enemy. Only the boats of Dilir Khan and his Afghans forced a way through the enemy's lines and reached Dewalgaon in safety.