Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c44.s2.21

v4.c44.s2.21

On being commissioned by Sindhia to expel Najaf Quli Khan from his newly-built jāgir, Ismail Beg started from Delhi (c. 10th Oct. 1788) and took Gurgāon city after an investment of eight days, levied a contribution from the people, and placed his own outpost there. He next seized Beri, 13 miles south of Rohtak town and taking ransom from it, proceeded to Rewāri, which submitted to him. Placing his father Munim Beg in the fort of Gokulgarh (two miles north of Rewāri town), with orders to repair its neglected walls and turn it into a base and refuge for himself, the invader advanced further west. Meantime, Najaf Quli Khan, on hearing of this invasion of his jāgir, had come out of his fort of Kanud, and now gave battle. After two days' exchange of gun-fire in which several officers were wounded, Ismail Beg dashed forward carrying his artillery before him, and Najaf Quli was routed with the loss of 10 guns, some elephants and baggage and about 200 men, (early in November).