History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c27.12

v2.c27.12

Here, too, Dara found his path closed in the east and north by his rival's forethought and genius for combination. Aurangzib had sent Khalilullah Khan, his governor of the Panjab, down to Bhakkar, to prevent Dara's marching further up the Indus, and he had posted men to close the eastern route to Jasalmir. Jai Singh also had warned the Imperial officers in Lower Sindh to be on the alert.