On September 16 they fled to their homes, and the whole country rose in open rebellion. Kamalia was sacked; and Major Chamberlain, moving up with a small force from Multan, was besieged for some days at Chichawatni on the Ravi. The situation at the civil station remained critical till Colonel Paton arrived with substantial reinforcements from Lahore.
On September 16, they fled to their homes and the entire country rebelled openly. Kamalia was taken; Major Chamberlain, advancing with a small force from Multan, faced a siege at Chichawatni on the Ravi for some days. The civil station's situation remained critical until Colonel Paton arrived with reinforcements from Lahore.