Synopsis
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. 1824 Excerpt: ... January. He advanced the following day, and encamped within six miles of the Mogul line. The latter, depending on their vast numbers and their formidable batteries of artillery, drew out their lines in order of battle, and shewed a great extent of front. Nadir,1however, not at all intimidated,rushed with wild impetuosity upon the Indians. The shock was violent on both sides, the contest continuing five hours, 'when the rout of the Indians became general: ten princes of high rank, I00 officers, nobles of distinction, and 30,000 soldiers, fell in this action. Nadir then advanced to storm the camp, but it was so formidably retrenched, that it could not then be attempted; it was consequently blockaded, and all supplies being cut off, the Moguls saw no hopes but in speedy surrender. The nobles counselled and besought Mahommed to go at once and throw himself on the mercy of his conqueror: the wretched prince, seeing no alternative, submitted, and proceeded on horseback, attended by several great Omrahs of his court, to the camp of the enemy. Nadir Shah, apprised of his approach, received him at the door of his tent, and taking him by the hand, led him to the throne, and seated him beside himself. For two days Mahommed was entertained as his guest by the Persian monarch, and was treated with the utmost respect. On the lst February, Nadir advanced towards Dehli, and encamped in the gardens of Shalimar, where Mahommed obtained permission to enter the city, and prepare his palace for the reception of his conqueror, who, on the 9th, entered the beautiful palace built by Shah Jehan. The unfortunate prince, his captive, was prepared to attend his victor with marks of the lowest submission: Nadir, however, raised him from this state of abject dejection, declaring ...
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