[Text, vol. iii. p. 466.] Ma'súm Khán, on hearing of the approach of the royal forces, made new preparations. Having selected a strong position, he proceeded to erect fortifications at Taramhání, a place where the Ganges, the Jumná, and the Sáktí unite.* There he founded two forts. When the Imperial amírs had made the needful preparations, the wary 'Ísá endeavoured to make terms; but his proposals were not listened to. The amírs resolved to attack the fortifications, and commenced operations, driving the enemy before them. On the 21st Farwardín, one of the forts was assaulted and taken with the help of boats, and the other was captured on the following morning. They then at­tacked Ma'súm, who, being unable to check their advance, made his escape by the river.

While the amírs entertained expectations of 'Ísá proving true to his engagements, they directed their attention towards Orissa, where Sulaimán Sarbaní had broken out in revolt; and having gathered many Afgháns around him, was plundering the country. They attacked the son of Wazír Khán in the neighbourhood of Burdwan, and after a sharp action, compelled him to shut himself up in that place. The Imperial amírs hastened to his relief, and the rebels being compelled to raise the siege, took up a position on the banks of the river Mangal-kot.* * * Sádik Khán attacked them, and defeated them. * * Three hundred of them fell in the action, and a thousand in the pursuit. * *

At the time the Imperial amírs retired from Bengal to Bihár, Dastam Kákshál laid siege to Ghorá-ghát. Bábú Mangalí now came up from Sherpúr Míraja, and compelled him to raise the siege.