History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v1.c2.30

v1.c2.30

Aurangzib's anxiety and uncertainty, 340—his critical position in the Deccan, 341—his dilemma : to attend to Bijapur or to Delhi? 342—his policy, 344—sends Mir Jumla towards Parenda, 345—retreats from Kaliani and Bidar, 346—death of his wife Dilras Banu, 348—waits for news of Court, 349—despairs of getting the treaty concessions from Bijapur, 351—various devices tried, 352—Mir Jumla returns baffled, 354—Aurangzib’s preparations for disputing the throne, 355—conflicting news from Delhi, and Aurangzib’s distraction, 356—his letter to Mir Jumla in cypher, 357—a waiting policy, 358—Aurangzib summons Mir Jumla and collusively arrests him, 361—Aurangzib’s dealings with Qutb Shah, 364—conciliation of Qutb Shah, 365—dealings with Bijapur, 366—large concessions now promised to Adil Shah, 367—Aurangzib’s financial resources, 368n—his intrigue with nobles at Court, 369—his military preparations completed, 370—his able officers, 371—his arrangements for Mughal Deccan, 372—Aurangzib marches from Aurangabad, 374—halts at Burhanpur, 374—imprisons Shah Nawaz Khan, 375—crosses the Narmada and joins Murad, 376.