Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c15.s12.7

v1.c15.s12.7

At last Najib Khan was paid a portion of his dues and induced to return to the trenches near Faridabad with his Ruhela contingent (24 Sep.) Gun munition was also sent there from the fort. Thus strengthened Imād issued from the city to meet the rebels once more. On 29th September, Suraj Mal and other generals of Safdar Jang in full force and with many big guns and smaller pieces, assaulted the trenches of the Marathas on the right wing of the imperialist position, which had no large artillery. A severe fight raged in which many Marathas were slain, but a constant stream of reinforcements sustained an even battle, till at last Imād and Najib arrived on the scene and made gallant charges. Imād fearlessly drove his elephant into the enemy ranks. One elephant carrying his banner was killed; the elephant he was riding had its tusks broken by shot. He then took horse, charged and routed the Jats. Vast numbers were slain on both sides; Ismail Khan was wounded with a spear thrust. Imād pursued the flying enemy for four miles and returned to his tents at sunset. [*TAh.* 75*b*-76*a*.] The victors followed up their success next day by driving the rebels further south and advancing close to Ballamgarh.