History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v1.c10.57

v1.c10.57

Failure: Siege raised. “So the Imperialists failed with all their efforts.” The capture of the fort was hopeless, and on 5th September, Aurangzib, obeying the Emperor’s command, began his retreat from Qandahar. He had sat down 3 months and 20 days before the fort, but all in vain. The retreat was hastened by the approach of the terrible Afghan winter which Indians cannot bear, and the news that a large Persian force, estimated at 20,000 strong, was coming to relieve Qandahar.