In an unfortunate twist of fate, Mahmet-kul was quickly ambushed and captured by a small party of Cossacks, whose numbers ranged from as little as 10 to as many as 50.
Bertakdir sial, Mahmet-kul dengan cepat disergap dan ditangkap oleh sekelompok kecil Cossack yang jumlahnya berkisar antara sepuluh hingga lima puluh.