Fall of the Mughal Empire v3.c36.s8.41

v3.c36.s8.41

∗ The prince’s presence undoubtedly proved the salvation of the Mughal army. The glamour of the imperial name had not yet totally disappeared, and the Sikhs shrank from going to an extreme in their attack on the Padishah’s son, contenting themselves with loot only. If Abdul Ahad had been alone, he would not have returned alive from this ill-judged and ill-conducted invasion.