This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1879 Excerpt: ...the Shah watched his enemies, who were so beset that a great scarcity of provisions and forage was soon felt in their camp, which in a manner compelled the Bhao to commence the fight. The armies were drawn up in divisions, the Mahratt& divisions being eight in number, namely, those under (1) Ibrahim Khan Gardee, (2) ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1879 Excerpt: ...the Shah watched his enemies, who were so beset that a great scarcity of provisions and forage was soon felt in their camp, which in a manner compelled the Bhao to commence the fight. The armies were drawn up in divisions, the Mahratt& divisions being eight in number, namely, those under (1) Ibrahim Khan Gardee, (2) Amajee Guicowar, (3) Seo Deo Patul, (4) Sudaseo Bhao and Viswas Rao, (5) Jeswant Rao Poar, (6) ShumshereBahadoor, (7) Mulhar Rao, and (8) Janokijee Scindia. The Doorani divisions were eleven, namely, those under (1) the Shah himself, (2) Berkhordar Khan, (3) Ameer Beg, (4) Doondy Khan, (5) Hafiz Rahmut Khan, (6) Ahmed Khan Bungaish, (7) the Grand-Vizier, (8) the nawab of Oude, (9) Nujeeb-al-Dowlah, (10) Shah Pussund Khan, and (11) the division of the Persian musketeers. The action was commenced by Ibrahim Khan Gardee attacking the divisions of Doondy Khan and Hafiz Rahmut Khan. Ibrahim was well supported by Amajee Guicowar, and the contest was obstinate till the Rohillas prevailed. The Bhao and Viswas Rao next charged the grand-vizier, while Nujeeb-al-Dowlah was opposed by his mortal enemy, Janokijee Scindia. After this the action became general, and great prodigies of valour were displayed on both sides. The close and violent attack lasted for nearly an hour, during which the combatants on both sides fought promiscuously with spears, swords, battle-axes, and even daggers. "Hur 1 Hur! Mahadeo 1" was the Mahratta cry of defiance; and terribly was it answered by the fanatic cry of "Deen! Deen!" which we, in our day, have so often heard in India. At last Viswas Rao was killed, upon which the whole Mahratta army was so dispirited that it fled at full speed from the field, leaving on it heaps of the slain. Ahmed Shah rode roun...
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