Chronology: Date 1850-12-00

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1850 early Dec 185-	Hujjat was wounded in the arm. His companions laid down their arms and rushed to his assistance. The royal forces took advantage of the lull to breach the fortifications. [B187; BBR121; DB569] About 100 women and children were taken captive. They were left exposed in the open for 15 days without food, shelter or appropriate clothing. [BBR121; DB569–70] The remaining Bábís, about 140, sheltered in Hujjat's residence under fierce attack. [BBR121] The bombardment of the fortress was stepped-up and Hujjat's house was particularly targeted. Hujjat's wife and baby were killed. [B187; DB572–3]	Hujjat; Zanjan upheaval; - Upheavals; Zanjan, Iran; Iran


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