Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 2.6.9

2.6.9

Aware of his father's want of conduct and prudence, and knowing that he was surrounded by secret enemies, he prudently determined to return to the capital, in the neighbourhood of which Dara would probably offer battle. Every one is of opinion that the young prince could not have adopted a wiser course; and that if he could have brought up his army in time, Aureng-Zebe would have gained no advantage, if indeed he had ventured to engage in so unequal a contest.