History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c23.59
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c23.59
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v2.c23.59
On 8th June Shah Jahan opened the gates of the Fort to Aurangzib’s officers, who took possession of it and expelled the Emperor’s officers from all parts of it. The treasure, jewels, rich robes, furniture, and Government stores within were seized by them and placed in several rooms which were strictly kept under lock and seal. Thus Agra Fort with its immense hoards of treasure and well-filled arsenals and magazines,—the accumulations of three generations of emperors of the richest country in the world,—passed into Aurangzib’s hands almost without a blow.