History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v1.c5.41

v1.c5.41

The fort of Jhansi, with its big guns and war material was forced to capitulate at the end of October. The Imperial officers now organised a regular hunt for the buried treasure of Bir Singh. The jungle was carefully searched and many wells filled with gold and silver were discovered in its untrodden depths. The spoils of war amounted to one krore of rupees besides other valuable property.∗