Fall of the Mughal Empire v2.c28.s12.32

v2.c28.s12.32

Every day the Sikhs used to ride out, enter the old houses which lay desolate in the environs of the city and try to approach the walls. Najib’s men used to fire at them from the cover of the ruined houses, and the day passed in exchange of musket fire at close range, with loss on both sides. But the Sikhs had no artillery and therefore could not assault the fort. Najib with his rockets used to break up every group of Sikhs that was formed within range of the walls. On 25th January 1765, a great battle was fought between Najib’s men and the Sikhs aided by Jats, on the hill close to the Horse market (*Nakhās*) and Sabzi-mandi. Though many men were slain and wounded, the result was indecisive as usual.