The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c18.77

v4.c18.77

Aurangzīb now sent forward troops to disperse the Bījāpur army which had advanced to meet him, and an indecisive engagement took place. He was, however, able to advance to Kalyānī and laid siege to it. Here he was again stoutly opposed and his long lines of communication were persistently harassed by large mobile forces of the enemy. Feigning a retreat he attacked them and after handling them severely seized their camp. The siege was renewed and for two months the Mughuls were free to pursue it. When the Bījāpur forces again gathered they were attacked and dispersed before they could approach the beleaguered city, which was assaulted and capitulated.