Fall of the Mughal Empire v2.c27.s13.14
Fall of the Mughal Empire v2.c27.s13.14
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v2.c27.s13.14
The garrison of Aligarh, being thus cut off from all hope of succour from their brethren west of the river and remembering the massacre at Ballabhgarh after its capture by Abdāli in March 1757, capitulated within a fortnight, and this unexpected reverse greatly damped the spirit of Suraj Mal. The Rajah now sent an agent to Abdali to beg for terms ; the victor demanded 45 lakhs. [26th April. DC. Wendel 79-80. Husain Shahi, 52-53. Nur-ud-din, 32. Miskin, 210. Imad. 76-77.]