History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c51.s7.1

v3.c51.s7.1

In the morning Akbar woke to find himself deserted by all. His vast army had melted away in a single night, as by magic, and only his faithful old retainers, a band of 350 horse, were left with him. The dream of contesting the throne of Delhi had vanished with the night, and only the speediest flight could save him from his father's vengeance. Mounting his ladies on horses and loading what treasure he could on camels, he rode away for dear life in the track of the Rajputs.