History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c84.s1.t6.7

v5.c84.s1.t6.7

The rout of the imperial faujdar and the capture of Hughli fort crowned the rebels' success. They now lost every check or fear, and boldly sent out parties to plunder the rich. All who could, fled to the European settlements for shelter. After some time the newly arrived Bakhshi of the province entreated the Dutch of Chinsura to help the Government. They sent 300 European soldiers and Malays to attack Hughli on the land side, while two of their ships bombarded the ramparts from the river. At this the rebel garrison (200 horse and two to three hundred foot) escaped by the back door, August 1696. [Sutanati to Bombay, 3 Sep. 1696 in Orme 119.]