Fall of the Mughal Empire v2.c30.s3.23

v2.c30.s3.23

went over to the enemy in the heat of the action, the imperial army displayed superior spirit and leadership, and Ram Narayan had to retreat to his fort defeated and wounded. Four companies of English sepoys were cut off with all their three European officers, including Captain Cochrane. The Emperor came close to Patna on the 17th, but did not venture to attack it. Major Caillaud pushed up and on the 22nd completely defeated him at Sherpur. The refusal of the Nawab's cavalry to obey the English commander enabled the Emperor to retire unbroken to Bihar city (28 Feb.) *