History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v2.c27.36

v2.c27.36

The last glimmering sparks of ambition also influenced Dara to linger in India. He wanted to make another effort before finally giving up the contest for the throne. His plan was to take the armed help of any friendly Baluch chieftain, relieve the fort of Bhakkar which was gallantly holding out under his eunuch Basant against Aurangzib's forces, deposit his treasure and women in that island fortress, and then march into Afghanistan from the south, secure the adhesion of its Imperial Governor (once his partisan), and finally with a fresh army at his back enter India again through the Khyber Pass and try to wrest the crown of Delhi with fair hope of success.†