Tricked

The ground trembled under the bright sun. The dust rose as the soldiers marched through the fields towards the borders of the Marathas. 

The soldiers were dressed in high-quality armor. They were marching in neat formations to take on the army of the Marathas. Archers wore leather armor to move easily. There was a special unit of the soldiers in the back of the army.

Scouts were ahead of the army, reporting any sighting of the Marathas as they approached the outskirts of the small town near the border called Siddhpur.

Askar Khan was leading the army in the Vanguard. 

He was the strongest commander on the Mughal side, as he always stood toe to toe with the Maratha king in battle and strategy.

He was well favoured by the Emperor since he was a crucial card in taking over the lands of the Marathas. 

He rode his horse, donning his special-made armor, a sign of his commander status.