History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v1.c18.13

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† Description of the fort of Surat in Isardas, 11a; Faiyaz-ul-qawanin, 421. William Finch in 1609 thus describes it, "The castle of Surat is on the south side of the river,...well walled, and surrounded by a ditch. The ramparts are provided with many good cannons, some of which are of