Still the Mahratta infantry struggled bravely on, until within a few yards of the entrenchments.

Then, suddenly, with a mighty shout, the rajah's troops leaped to their feet, poured a volley from the crest of the breastwork into the enemy; and then, with fixed bayonets, flung themselves upon them.
The effect was decisive.

The Mahrattas had, at the commencement of the fight, scarcely outnumbered the troops of the rajah in front of them, and had derived but little assistance from the levies of their ally; who, indeed, had contented themselves with keeping up a fire upon the defenders of the slopes.

They had already suffered very severely, and the charge made upon them, along the whole line, was irresistible.
Before the bayonets crossed they broke and fled, hotly pursued by the troops of the rajah.

These, in accordance with Charlie's orders, did not scatter, but kept in a close line, four deep, which advanced, pouring tremendous volleys into their foe.
In vain did Murari Reo endeavour to rally his men.