 That day was 21 April (7th Bohag) and was widely considered as Ujha (Drummer's) Bisu.Therefore, one of the former ministers of the Chutias whom Nitipal had removed sided with the Ahoms and suggested the Ahom commander Phrasengmung Borgohain to play the "Dhol".Thus‌ the general ordered some captives to climb up Ghila creepers and play the Bihu drum or "Dhol".