Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c10.s8.9
Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c10.s8.9
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v1.c10.s8.9
By the path thus left open, one Afghan division penetrated to the baggage and after plundering it turned to the rear of Muin's trenches on the heels of the fugitive Rājputs. Even the imperial Centre was threatened, and the prince in alarm appealed to Safdar Jang for aid. Desertions to the rear began among the Indian fighters, both generals and common soldiers being panic-stricken.