Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c12.s1.16

v1.c12.s1.16

The allies were completely defeated, though both sides suffered heavily. Each contingent of this ill-knit confederate army had been attacked and routed in succession through the skilful planning and personal leadership of Haragovind. The only stand was made by a Kotā vassal, the laird of Koilāpur-Patan. Mādho Singh’s standard-bearing elephant and band, all his artillery and camp-baggage, were captured by the Jaipur troops. At night the victors slept in the deserted camp of the Mewār army. During the battle, Khande Rāo, who in the usual Marātha manner had stood apart watching for an opportunity to plunder, fell upon the Jaipur camp in conjunction with Bhopat-rām Chāran, the Hādā general, but was repulsed by the Shekhāwat guard, though after looting some property.