History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v1.c11.3

v1.c11.3

Aurangzib had been appointed to command the expedition. From his government of Multan he had sent men to explore the routes to Qandahar, and at last selected the Chacha-Chotiali-Pishin line as the shortest. For years his agents had visited the Baluch country and contracted with the tribal chiefs for the supply of provisions to the Prince's army during the march and siege.*