Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c20.s6.23

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in Amra's wars as the great champion of the Sesodias. He counted above eighty wounds, and had at various times " sent a ser (two pounds) of ex-foliated bone to the Ganges." Such was the affection between Man and Bhim, that they concealed the death of the latter, sending him food in Bhim's name ; but he no sooner learned the truth than he tore away the bandages and expired. Of Gokuldas the bard says, in allusion to the peaceful reign of Karan, " The wreath of Karan's renown was fading, but Gokul revived it with his blood." It was with the Sesodia Rajputs and the Saktawats that Mahabat performed the most daring exploit in Mogul history, making Jahangir prisoner in his own camp : but it is too long for insertion in a note. [This occurred in 1626 ; see Elphinstone, Hist. of India, 568.]