History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s9.28

v4.c64.s9.28

“Then the enemy returned with a force of 35,000 men and closed the roads and mountain passes. Ranmast Khan who was in the pass, had to stop there, unable to reach Ruhullah. Provisions were cut off from the Mughal army. Ruhullah won the Feringees over, gave them robes of honour and rewards and got some provisions by the sea in ships. Then the enemy tried to close the sea-route, too. Ruhullah’s force was 8,000 troopers on paper. To the Khan’s prayer for speedy reinforcement, the Emperor replied, ‘If he has 8,000 horse, he needs no reinforcement. He can secure an easy retreat by releasing the captive general’s son’.” [Akh.]