The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest c11.82

c11.82

The death of Shiváji and the succession of a prince of a very different type removed a formidable obstacle from the path of Aurangzíb, who was now left free to pursue his designs against Bijápur. His envoy there intrigued, and gained over many of the principal officers, and owing to his influence Musáud Khán had to retire. The new administration attempted to recover some of the rich districts on the Krishna that had fallen into Shiváji's possession, and Miraj was re-taken, which occasioned an irreparable breach between Bijápur and Sambháji. Aurangzíb in person now came into the Dakhan and sent his son Sultán Múazzim into the Konkan. The latter afterwards ascended the Gháts, and making Válva his headquarters for the time, subdued the country round, and then marched to the south, successively taking Gokák, Hubli, and Dhárwár. Prince Azím, another son of Aurangzíb's, had meanwhile advanced against Bijápur, but had been compelled to retire; and a force sent against Sultán Múazzim found his troops so weakened by disease and reduced in numbers by the drafts required to garrison the new acquisitions that he too had to retreat. Another attempt was then made by prince Azím, which was near being as unsuccessful as the first. The last days of the Bijápur monarchy had now come. Aurangzíb having crippled Golkonda, turned his whole efforts against Bijápur, whither he proceeded in person, and after a gallant defence the city was taken (A.D. 1686). The young prince fell into the hands of the conqueror and died in captivity.