Kingdom of Amber, Fort of Jaipur, few days back on 12th march 1557.

  General Nagpal stood on the southwestern fort's battlement, observed the battle like a hawk. Everything had progressed according to pn: the merging of the southern and western infantry, the csh at the walls, and the subsequent trapping of the cavalry. Yet, despite the seemingly fwless execution, he felt a pang of dissatisfaction.

  He regretted the ck of time, which resulted in no clear path for the enemy cavalry to pass through the trenches, leading to a halt in their charge and forcing them to maneuver. He had already anticipated this outcome and had prepared his side of cavalry to charge, thanks to Puran Das's cooperation. The cavalry had been positioned to force the enemy to converge toward the northern direction. However, the main problem was the rge enemy infantry positioned behind.

  Despite the brutal csh that had raged for hours, the enemy's strength remained formidable. although they were able to stop the brutal charge but the damage inflicted on their cavalry was minimal in the grand scheme. Surviving rival infantry numbering in thousands still added pressure to their side of mere 5,000 cavalry.

  Although General Mahesh's 10000 infantry offered a glimmer of hope, the sheer scale of the enemy force unsettled him. Reports had indicated that the enemy had mustered over 85,000 soldiers, with only a fraction currently engaged in battle.

  If his pn succeeded, it might buy them at least one more day to regroup and strategize for the remaining two days of the siege. With a sigh of anxiety, he returned to shoot his bow in desperation coz every damage dealt is a hope for survival.

  A few moments earlier, as the cavalry surged forward, the engaging infantry split into two groups from the initial total of 15,000: 3,000 under the command of Sahdev Singh, Prince of Marwar, and 5,000 under Amar Singh Rathore, Prince of Ajmer.

  Marwar's forces were directed to the left side, while Ajmer's troops were stationed on the right, creating a clear passage for the cavalry to push through the gate.

  Since the terrain made the southern gate difficult, the entire military effort was concentrated on the western section of the wall.

  The cavalry advanced in a wedge formation, pushing deep into the breach, only to be ensnared in a trap. The abrupt halt created a stampede-like situation near the gate. Field commanders quickly reined in their horses, but the sudden stop proved disastrous for those closest to the wall. Archers from the defending side unleashed a relentless volley of arrows, primarily targeting the cavalry's horses and causing chaos among the ranks.

  The sub-commander, Subedar-ranked Mrinal, was the first to notice the disruption and slowed down the rest of the charge. Upon reaching near the gate, he was met with the scene of unexpected turmoil.

  The air was filled with cries of men and horses. The ground was littered with the bodies of fallen soldiers and shattered equipment. What remained ahead was carnage from defending archers; the open gate was not the target but the trap.

  Scanning the chaos, he quickly barked orders to his men.

  "Move south! Move south! All men to south!"

  As the cavalry began their maneuver southward, a new wave of trouble emerged. Their path to the southern direction was blocked by the arrival of Amber's cavalry, which emerged from the south-western direction. Thanks to his shield, Mrinal managed to deflect an incoming arrow as he rushed to confront this new threat.

  The path to southern section of fort was open from west-southern direction but it was unapproachable from direct straight assault due to the presence of fissure. Taking advantage of this, Amber's cavalry surged to fnk the rger body of Rajput cavalry, which was still in the midst of maneuvering.

  After taking the turn, Amber's cavalry spreading its front seize the opportunity with ruthless efficiency.

  The csh was brutal. They with a ferocity that cut through the enemy ranks like a scythe through wheat. Few were able to deter, but it was hard to stop the unstoppable momentum.

  The Rajput's cavalry, caught off guard and still disorganized from their earlier maneuvers, was thrown into disarray by the sudden assault. Their formations already disorganized from the earlier halt and repositioning, were broken apart. Horses reared and whinnied in terror as they were driven into the conflict.

  The defenders' nces drove deep into the invaders' ranks, creating a grim harvest of fallen riders. The Rajputs unprepared and vulnerable, were overwhelmed by the ferocity of the charge. Many were thrown from their horses, while others were pierced through by the relentless thrusts of the defenders' weapons.

  The intensity of the situation was compounded by a renewed barrage of arrows from the western wall. Their arrows streaked through the air in a deadly rain that made it nearly impossible to hold the line.

  From elevated positions on the battlements, the elite archers had been waiting for this moment. They picked up targets of significance within their reach. Each arrow found its mark , piercing through gaps in armor and striking down enemies who were engaged in close combat.

  The sight of the arrows impaling the comrades instill fear and despair to the struggling cavalry to even engage.

  The whole invading rajput cavalry at the front and middle got disarrayed while the incoming still got in fresh conflict with Amber's cavalry charge.

  Men fell in heaps, their bodies sliced or impaled by Amber's cavalry's bdes and the unending rain of arrows from the western walls. The Rajput cavalry was hammered relentlessly, forcing them to shift to the right side.

  Amidst this chaos, Sub-Commander Mrinal realized the gravity of their situation. "Retreat! Fall back!" he ordered, trying to regroup the disorganized forces.

  However, retreat was not an easy task. The Amber's cavalry pressed hard, pushing the attackers further north, their nces and steeds stretching to prevent the enemys' withdrawal.

  The Rajput infantry stationed on the left side could only watch helplessly, unable to influence the battle significantly. Meanwhile, those on the right were stationed too far, and by the time they rushed to fnk the Amber's cavalry, a new twist emerged as fresh reinforcements arrived.

  A force of 10,000 infantry, wielding spear and shield from Amber's army joined the fray, emerging from the tail of the cavalry's advance. Their sudden appearance created a formidable shielded wall, effectively covering the fnk of the defending cavalry. Their combined effort began to push away the rajput infantry on the right side towards the northern direction.

  The battlefield transformed into a scene of brutal conflict, filled with the csh of iron and the spray of dust and blood. The ground became a gruesome dispy of blood and gore as the attacking army was ruthlessly hammered to the northern direction . With their options dwindling, the attackers struggled to find even little space to maneuver and regroup.

  From his vantage point, General Nagpal watched the scene with an anxious expression. His breath grew heavy with each passing moment until the cavalry reached his marked distance. He quickly snatched the fg from his subordinate and waved it himself, signaling to his siege unit to prepare at the specified angle.

  As the Rajput cavalry and infantry tried to regroup for holding lines on the right side, their formation got packed tightly, the defenders unched a fierce counterattack on their dense formation.

  From the walls, 20 trebuchets began firing, hurling heavy stones into the air. The stones came crashing down on the packed cavalry, causing a massive impact that sent men and horses flying. The ground shook with each hit, filling the area with flying debris and broken armor.

  At the same time, the defenders' cannons joined in. Positioned on high ptforms, the cannons fired rapidly, their loud booms wrecking shockwaves across the battlefield. Cannonballs smashed into the Rajput ranks, exploding on impact and scattering shrapnel. The dense formation made the cavalry an easy target, with each cannonball causing severe damage and heavy casualties.

  Amid the storm of stones and cannonballs, the Rajput cavalry struggled to stay organized. The relentless attack created chaos, breaking apart their ranks and turning their charge into a disordered retreat. Soldiers and horses alike fell victim to the continuous, powerful assault of the defending siege weapons.

  While far on the western side, King Maldev's patience wore thin when he saw his army decimated. For the sake of his forces, he held on, but this was too much.

  He ordered the firing of the reserve cannons on the charging forces. His loss would be imminent, but with more reserves in hand, it was doable. However, fortune was not on his side today.

  Suddenly chain bombardment rocked his rear position of reserved army.

  He turned in shock as his own reserve cannons were obliterated by the unexpected attack. From the northern edge of the forest, a new force emerged. As the smoke began to clear, the array of cannons on the hilltop came into view.

  The whole army turned to face this new rival. This was a significant threat that needed their full attention.

  However, he lost his breath when he saw the saffron fg with the sun as its banner.

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  Data of Forces involved

  Invading sides: Rajput coalitions forces

  leader: Mrinal cavalry commander leading cavalry with 8k cavalry

  Prince Sahdev to western gate 3k infantry, Prince Amar singh to southern gate with 5k infantry

  forces remained as reserve: 60K

  forces sent: 25k

  Total cannons as reserve: 70

  Defending sides: Amber forces

  leader : Queen Kalyani Devi and General Puran das of Amber (leading head)

  General Nagpal Singh from Gwalior(allies) , General Mahesh Bhupati (allies)

  forces used: 2k archers on walls

  5k cavalry and 10 infantry from southern gate

  Seige used: 6 cannons and 20 catapults at western wall,