History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c41.s9.4

v3.c41.s9.4

But on 10th December, Mir Jumla had a severe attack of illness; a burning fever seized him, to which pleurisy was soon added. Still he persisted in advancing, and reached Tipam on the 18th. But the entire army refused to enter Namrup, whose very air was said to be fatal to all forms of life, and where no provision could come from outside by land or water.† The soldiers and officers alike plotted to desert their general and return home. But Dilir Khan quieted them and at the same time counselled Mir Jumla to give up his purpose.