The enemy started attacking them and they withdrew
to Muhtha. The fight was between the Muslim army of three thousand soldiers and
the Byssantian army of around two lakhs. Sayed Ibn Haris jumped into the midst
of enemies, knowing fully well that it would be the end of his life. He was
killed by the enemy. Thereupon Jaffer took up the flag and continued fighting.
The enemy army encircled the horse on which he sat and fighting all sides. He
jumped into the battle field and killed several enemy soldiers. He was carrying
the flag in his right hand. When his right hand was cut he carried the flag in
his left hand. He continued fight till he fell down dead due to injuries
sustained by him in the fight.
When Mohammed heard about the death of Syed, Jaffer
and Ibn Rowhah, he was very sad. Savith Ibn Arcan took the flag and he
requested the Muslims to name a commander. Though they suggested Ismail, he was
not prepared to accept the suggestion. They further appointed Walid as the leader.
Though he found that the Muslim army was very weak, he accepted the command. He
was very bold and intelligent and was an expert in the field war strategies. He
reorganized the row of armies and adopted a different strategy.
Justice P K Shamsuddin
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