[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912) › v2.c23.52 # History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c23.52 History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c23.52 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c23.52](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c23.52) A regular investment would have caused a long delay, detained the army there, and given Dara time to gather strength at Delhi. So, Aurangzib took counsel with his generals, and after a long discussion they hit upon a clever device, which reduced "this extremely strong fort in only three days." Thirst opened the gates of Agra more speedily than assault or bombardment. - [Previous: v2.c23.51](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c23.51) - [Next: v2.c23.53](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c23.53) - [Up: v2.c23](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c23) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c23.52](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.sarkar-1912.v2.c23.52) · Pramāṇa