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The Marathas advanced as far as [[Daudpur]], located approximately seven miles north of Palashi and twenty miles south of Murshidabad, where they set fire to the surrounding villages before retreating to [[Katwa]]. To facilitate their movements, Mir Habib constructed a bridge at Daudapur using boats gathered from various locations. This makeshift structure allowed the Maratha forces to move swiftly across the river between its banks. | |||
However, after about a month, the monsoon rains caused the Ganges to swell considerably, rendering further crossings to its eastern bank impossible. During this time, on the [[Maratha]]-controlled side of the Ajay River, a critical mishap occurred. A boat positioned at the center of the improvised bridge collapsed under the excessive weight of soldiers and animals. The structure gave way before the advancing troops could be stopped, leading to a tragic accident in which approximately 1,500 Bengal soldiers were drowned. | |||