History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v1.c2.16

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Qandahar district described, 126—its strategic importance 128—commercial importance, 129—past history, 130—Persians besiege Qandahar fort, 132—treachery among the garrision, 135—fort surrenders, 136—incapacity of the Indian commandant, 137—Army sent to recover the fort, 138—fort of Qandahar described, 140—Aurangzib besieges it, 143—his weakness in artillery, 145—Persians defeated by Rustam Khan, 147—retreat of Indian army, 148—losses, 149.