History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v1.c10.15

v1.c10.15

Empire is not for the ease-loving; victory is not for the indolent. The natural consequence of neglecting an enemy followed. The Persian king belied his tender age and character of a drunkard. He triumphed over the depth of winter, his lack of provisions, and other difficulties on which the courtiers of Shah Jahan had built their hopes, and laid siege to Qandahar on 16th December, 1648.