The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c19.8

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That emperor had reached the environs of Delhi from Multān on 20 November and repeatedly sent detachments to strengthen his army near Allahābād so as to close Shujāʻ’s path effectively. But as the latter had not given up his ambitious movement, Aurangzīb had made a rapid march from Soron and reached Korā, eight miles west of Shujāʻ’s position, on 12 January, 1659. Here Mīr Jumla, released from his collusive imprisonment in Daulatābād fort, joined him on that day.