Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c44.s3.4

v4.c44.s3.4

Then the tide of battle suddenly turned and an unforeseen disaster threatened the victors. Captain Rohan, who commanded the three battalions forming De Boigne’s right wing, flushed with his easy victory and tempted by the rich camp of the Nāgās lying close ahead, advanced too far to the right without his general’s orders, and thus created a wide gap between his men and the rest of De Boigne’s line. Into this opening the Rathor cavalry poured with lightning speed and overwhelming numbers.