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Soon, [[Raghuji]] arrived and besieged the fort. Durlabhram, recognizing that no reinforcements were likely due to Havab [[Alivardi Khan]]'s ongoing expedition, was primarily concerned for his own life. Influenced by some sanyasis and a few of his officers, he decided to surrender, despite strong opposition from Abdul Aziz and others who believed that surrendering would dishonor their master, Havab Aliverdi Khan, and disgrace themselves. They preferred to fight and defend the fort. Ultimately, Durlabhram, swayed by the sanyasis, agreed to surrender. | Soon, [[Raghuji]] arrived and besieged the fort. Durlabhram, recognizing that no reinforcements were likely due to Havab [[Alivardi Khan]]'s ongoing expedition, was primarily concerned for his own life. Influenced by some sanyasis and a few of his officers, he decided to surrender, despite strong opposition from Abdul Aziz and others who believed that surrendering would dishonor their master, Havab Aliverdi Khan, and disgrace themselves. They preferred to fight and defend the fort. Ultimately, Durlabhram, swayed by the sanyasis, agreed to surrender.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.co.in/books/about/A_Comprehensive_History_of_India_1712_17.html?id=ggduAAAAMAAJ&redir_esc=y&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLGAD9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABpwFiQac7WqciPFA3aRh4awu0uYMvy9CVfh5WPntoekOUw32z3s-BFO_lT6op_aem_RJeIeezYWtaUln80G0pNig|title=A Comprehensive History of India: 1712-1772, edited by A. C. Banerjee and D. K. Ghase|publisher=People's Publishing House|year=1798|pages=186}}</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. | 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. | ||