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After numerous conferences, Raja Durlabhram emerged from the fortress to visit the Maratha Prince, accompanied by his commanders and officers, but they were imprisoned in the Maratha Camp. Upon learning of this treachery, Abdul Aziz assumed command of the fortress and prepared to defend it. It proved difficult for Raghuji to capture the fort due to Abdul Aziz's determined resistance. Raghuji sent his own men and some of Durlabhram's followers to persuade Abdul Aziz to surrender, but he refused, declaring his loyalty to [[Alivardi Khan]] and pledging to defend the fort to the last breath. Consequently, the siege continued for over a month with vigorous resistance.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Sardesai|first=Govind Sakharam|url=https://books.google.com/books/about/The_expansion_of_the_Maratha_power_1707.html?id=7CAIAQAAIAAJ|title=The expansion of the Maratha power, 1707-1772|publisher=Phoenix Publications|year=1948|pages=223}}</ref> | After numerous conferences, Raja Durlabhram emerged from the fortress to visit the Maratha Prince, accompanied by his commanders and officers, but they were imprisoned in the Maratha Camp. Upon learning of this treachery, Abdul Aziz assumed command of the fortress and prepared to defend it. It proved difficult for Raghuji to capture the fort due to Abdul Aziz's determined resistance. Raghuji sent his own men and some of Durlabhram's followers to persuade Abdul Aziz to surrender, but he refused, declaring his loyalty to [[Alivardi Khan]] and pledging to defend the fort to the last breath. Consequently, the siege continued for over a month with vigorous resistance.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Sardesai|first=Govind Sakharam|url=https://books.google.com/books/about/The_expansion_of_the_Maratha_power_1707.html?id=7CAIAQAAIAAJ|title=The expansion of the Maratha power, 1707-1772|publisher=Phoenix Publications|year=1948|pages=223}}</ref> | ||
During this time, [[Maratha]] raiding parties occupied much of [[Orissa]], including areas like Midnapur, Hugli, and parts of Burdwan. The Nawab, preoccupied with threats from Mustafa in [[Bihar]], could not launch a campaign in [[Orissa]] and decided to seek peace. He sent Hunsanaly Khan, an eloquent envoy from Delhi, to negotiate with [[Raghuji]]. Seeing this as a sign of weakness, [[Raghuji]] demanded three crore rupees for peace. The Nawab, unable to meet this demand, prolonged the negotiations for two and a half months. When Mustafe died in late June, the Nawab broke off the talks. | During this time, [[Maratha]] raiding parties occupied much of [[Orissa]], including areas like Midnapur, Hugli, and parts of Burdwan. The Nawab, preoccupied with threats from Mustafa in [[Bihar]], could not launch a campaign in [[Orissa]] and decided to seek peace. He sent Hunsanaly Khan, an eloquent envoy from Delhi, to negotiate with [[Raghuji]]. Seeing this as a sign of weakness, [[Raghuji]] demanded three crore rupees for peace. The Nawab, unable to meet this demand, prolonged the negotiations for two and a half months. When Mustafe died in late June, the Nawab broke off the talks.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Datta|first=Kalikinkar|url=https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Alivardi_and_His_Times.html?id=NKkbAAAAIAAJ&redir_esc=y|title=Alivardi And His Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Sarkar|first=Jadunath|url=https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Fall_Of_The_Mughal_Empire_Vol_I_4Th_Edn.html?id=gKOqA9lgtbwC|title=Fall Of The Mughal Empire- Vol. I (4Th Edn.), Volume 1}}</ref> | ||
Upon learning of Durlabhram's captivity, the Nawab sent Sarmast Khan to negotiate his release. [[Raghuji]] sent Nilopant as his envoy, but the matter remained unresolved. When provisions ran short, Abdul Aziz was forced to surrender the fort on May 12, 1745, after a two-month defense. The terms of surrender ensured his personal safety, the safety of his baggage and people, and that none would be compelled to join the [[Marathas]]. | Upon learning of Durlabhram's captivity, the Nawab sent Sarmast Khan to negotiate his release. [[Raghuji]] sent Nilopant as his envoy, but the matter remained unresolved. When provisions ran short, Abdul Aziz was forced to surrender the fort on May 12, 1745, after a two-month defense. The terms of surrender ensured his personal safety, the safety of his baggage and people, and that none would be compelled to join the [[Marathas]]. | ||
Following the surrender, [[Raghuji]] advanced towards Birbhum and established his quarters. From there, his army occupied various parts of Orissa, extending control as far as Midnapore and Hugli, and a significant portion of Burdwan. | Following the surrender, [[Raghuji]] advanced towards Birbhum and established his quarters. From there, his army occupied various parts of Orissa, extending control as far as Midnapore and Hugli, and a significant portion of Burdwan. | ||
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