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booty. The Sardar was highly pleased to
learn of their success but immediately sent
تعداد another batch to guard the pass, which had,
however, been reoccupied by the enemy in
the interval. A second fight had to be fought.
At the same time another lashkar under
Allah Nawaz Khan was sent to attack the
Saqaoists at Mohammad Agha. The place
was stormed; large quantity of arms and
ammunition were taken. Another detach-
ment proceeded to the help of those who
were fighting for Wagho-Jan Pass, and
attacked the enemy from the other side.
The Saqaoists lost heart and dispersed. The
pass was occupied and a guard posted there.
For the last forty-eight hours since the
commencement of the battle, the Sardar
had no rest. He was busy in sending men,
ammunition and provisions wherever needed.
But he was hopeful of his success as he
was aware of the growing hatred of the
people for the Bacha and his reign, and
the demoralized condition of his army.
Kabul was 20 miles to the north—a
distance of five hours' march. He knew it
was the right time to strike. After his initial
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