History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v1.c13.62

v1.c13.62

These arrangements were made none too soon. Haidarabad was one of the richest cities of India. Besides being the capital of a flourishing monarchy, chy, it was the centre of the diamond trade of the world and the seat of many fine arts. A vast concourse of nobles, officers, traders, and artisans filled the city and its extensive suburb (named Aurangabad)* across the Musa river. From the night of the 22nd to the noon of the 24th, plunder raged in the city unchecked.