History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c44.s9.5

v3.c44.s9.5

This second disaster, occurring less than two years after the first, convinced Aurangzib that a supreme effort should be made to restore imperial prestige. He himself went to Hasan Abdal, between Rawal Pindi and Peshawar, (26th June, 1674), and stayed there for a year and a half directing the operations. A vast army accompanied him with a large park of artillery. Strong and well-equipped columns with plenty of material were sent into the enemy's country. Aghar Khan, a Turkish noble, who had often distinguished himself by fighting the Afghans, was hurriedly recalled from the Deccan and deputed to clear the way in the Khaibar region, (July). Prince Akbar under the guardianship of the minister Asad Khan marched to Kabul by way of Kohat,* with a large army and a number of high officers, (end of September). Mahabat Khan was removed from his post as viceroy, on suspicion of having connived at the destruction of Shujaet Khan.†