The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c19.114
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c19.114
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Then Mas‘ūd made a secret pact with Shivājī, on hearing of which Dilīr Khān marched out to Āklūj (October, 1678), threatening to invade Bījāpur. The Marāthā allies who came to Mas‘ūd's aid began treacherously to plunder the realm and even plotted to seize the capital by surprise. Mas‘ūd then sought the protection of Dilīr Khān, who sent a relieving force to Bījāpur and captured Bhūpālgarh (12 April, 1679), which was the most important Marāthā stronghold in that quarter.