The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c18.65

v4.c18.65

Qandahār, which had fallen into Shāh Jahān's hands by the defection of its Persian commandant, was thus lost by the failure of a Mughal successor. Hopes of its recovery were still cherished. Advancing through Ghaznī and Kelāt-i-Ghilzāi the Mughal army was near Qandahār in May, and Shāh Jahān himself came as far as Kābul. Throughout the summer raids and fighting continued, but in the autumn the forces were withdrawn as in the haste of advance the organisation of supplies and ammunition had broken down, and the ordnance with the force was considered too light for battering the fortress.