[1][non-primary source needed][2] Muhkam was a capable leader[citation needed], he had proved his martial ability by defeating and killing the deputy subedar of Agra and by defeating Saadat Khan, the Viceroy of Agra.
Muhkam had also challenged Mughal authority by helping rebels like Ajit Singh of Mewar and Chhatrasal.
The Mughal Emperor had no choice but to send Jai Singh II of Amber against the Rajput.
A Jodhpur army was sent under Bijairaj Bhandari to save Thoon, however by the time the Jodhpur army reached Jobner, it was too late as most of the Jat strongholds had fallen and many smaller forts had been dismantled.
Muhkam had no choice but to go into exile, a Mughal army was sent to chase him, however he was saved by the Maharaja of Jodhpur.