History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c42.s7.1

v3.c42.s7.1

A navy having been created, the next step was to secure bases for the coming expedition against Chatgaon. At Dhapa, six miles s. e. of Dacca town, a hundred war-vessels were stationed and 200 more at Sangramgarh* 30 miles further south, the two posts being connected by a military road raised above the flood level. The island of Sondip is a very convenient half-way house between Sangramgarh and Chatgaon, being only six hours' sail of the latter town. It had hitherto been a no-man's land, which the Portuguese pirates and Arrakanese troops had successively occupied and deluged in blood. Its present master was Dilawwar, a run-away captain of the Mughal navy, but a warrior and ruler of remarkable ability.