Dr. K. Sheldrake: “Of that gallant band, male and female knew that the

enemy forces around were implacable, and were not only ready to fight, but

to kill. Denied even water for the children, they remained parched under the

burning sun and scorching sands, yet not one faltered for a moment. Husain

marched with his little company, not to glory, not to power of wealth, but to

a supreme sacrifice, and every member bravely faced the greatest odds

without flinching.”