Category:Siege of Hajipur (August 5-6, 1574)

English: Siege of Hajipur (August 5-6, 1574)

On August 4, 1574, two hours' journey from Patna, Akbar was greeted by Munʿim Khan Khankhanan with fireworks and cannon fire and was escorted to the camp of the supreme general. There, Akbar received the high-ranking officers who were involved in the campaign. The throne with the depiction of a Bhil woman is remarkable. The main aim is to subdue Da'ud, who has entrenched himself in Patna. Since Patna is mainly protected by the fortress on the opposite side of the river, Akbar orders the Hajipur fortress to be attacked first on August 5, 1574. When the capture from land threatens to fail, Akbar sends more men in boats to attack the castle from the water. Right half of a double page.

Despite fierce resistance, the Mughals finally managed to capture Hajipur on the morning of August 6, 1574. – Left half of a double page.