History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c24.46

v2.c24.46

On the 18th the two generals parted company near Kan, and while Shaikh Mir halted two days to throw a bridge of boats over the Indus, Saf Shikan pushed on by the left bank, and in three long marches reached Bhakkar on the 21st. Shaikh Mir on the other bank of the Indus covered 160 miles in three days, suffering great hardship from the jungles briars and difficult ground crossed on the way; many transport cattle perished; the camp followers were exhausted; and on the 3rd day of the march the baggage and tents lagged so far behind that the troops had to live on scanty rations. On the fourth day, after travelling 24 miles, he reached Sakkar.*