History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c42.s10.1

v3.c42.s10.1

On the 23rd, the Mughal admiral sailed out of Kumaria and encountered the enemy's fleet, consisting of 10 *ghurabs* and 45 *jalias*, which had come out of the Kathalia creek to give battle. The Feringis led the Mughal Van, and their onset decided the day. The Mags in the *ghurabs* jumped overboard giving their ships up to capture, while the *jalias* fled. But the defeated force was only the light squardon of the Arrakan navy. Their larger ships,—called *khalus* and *dhums* which carried more guns,—were now discovered in the Hurla creek. Ibn Husain sailed against them, and they too came out into the open sea. The two lines stood facing each other and there was only a distant artillery duel, but no closer action, during the afternoon and night.