History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c79.s4.15

v5.c79.s4.15

Qalich Khan to guard his rear, while he was fighting the Berads in the front. Then N. J. advanced quickly and attacked the Berads with arrows and bullets. The enemy in Sultan Husain's trenches were killed. Then N. J. hastened against the Berad forces near the fort, who fled pursued by him to the fort-gate. Just then Dhana and Hindu Rao came to the rescue of the Berads, and there was a severe fight at close quarters. About 400 Berads were slain or wounded. The Marathas fled. The Mughals too lost heavily...Then N. J. came back to his own quarters and sent a message to the Emperor that he would try to force the fort gate the next day."