Chapter 96: Battle of Bawal Part -1

Forest opening, Rebel's side of forces.

The night was deceptively calm as Rahimullah Khan's cannons were meticulously positioned near the forest, aiming at the tents of the soldiers stationed outside the fort. The artillery crews worked quietly, ensuring the cannons were strategically placed to maximize damage. The anticipation hung thick in the air as they awaited the signal to commence the assault.

Suddenly, the sky was illuminated with the vibrant colors of fireworks, marking the festivities within the fort. It was then that a distant explosion echoed. Smoke and debris began to rise from the fort, precisely where the gunpowder stores were located. One after another, similar explosions followed in a sequence, signalling a well-coordinated sabotage from within.