History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c36.s2.4

v3.c36.s2.4

In the 5th year of his reign, Aurangzib made a trip to Kashmir, leaving Delhi on 8th Dec. 1662 and returning to that city on 18th Jan. 1664. In February 1666 his father's death took him to Agra. So long as Shah Jahan lived in captivity, Aurangzib had naturally avoided Agra and held his Court at Delhi. But the death of the deposed Emperor removed this embarrassment, and his next enthronement (that of the 9th year) was held in Agra palace (March, 1666) with the utmost display and magnificence. In November 1662, on the eve of starting for Kashmir, he had removed the imperial treasures and precious articles of Agra fort—the hoardings of three long reigns,—to Delhi for safer keeping. They were now (May 1666) brought back to Agra in 1,400 carts and lodged in the fort for good. In October of the same year the Court returned to Delhi and stayed there for the next 7½ years, with the exception of two years (Dec. 1669—October 1671) spent at Agra again. (A. N. 759, 962.)