History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c84.s3.t3.11

v5.c84.s3.t3.11

In March 1699, Sher Afkan Khan, the faujdar of Ranod (70 m.n. of Sironj), marched against him, and attacked him near Suraj-Mau* where he was then living. After a severe battle, Chhatra Sal fled into the fort, which the Khan besieged, but the Bundela chief escaped from it. In this campaign the Khan lost 700 men besides exhausting his private means in keeping up a contingent of 6,000 troopers and 8,000 infantry. Soon afterwards, Chhatra Sal's follower Chhatra-Mukut Bundela went over to the Mughals. [Akh. 21 and 25 Apr., 28 June, 1699.] Sher Afkan next conquered the pargana of Gagron, which had been held for 20 years by Chhatra Sal's son Gharibdas, and was highly rewarded by the Emperor for these successes, being appointed faujdar of Dhamuni, Ranod, &c., and given the above pargana as well as a large cash reward. [Akh. 26 July.]