History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c57.22

v4.c57.22

Aurangzib's policy towards Bijapur from 1680 to 1683, 362—Bijapuris fail to help in crushing Marathas, 364—Mughal expeditions against Bijapur frontier, 365—miserable condition of Adil-Shahi Court, 367—angry correspondence with Aurangzib, 368—defensive measures against Mughal invasion, 369—city of Bijapur described, 372—fortifications and guns, 373—siege of Bijapur begins, 374—slow progress, difficulties of besiegers, 376—famine in Azam's army, 379—reinforced by Firuz Jang, 381—Aurangzib arrives, 383—Shah Alam's secret diplomacy, 384—sufferings of the besieged, 385—vigorous Mughal efforts, 386—Sikandar Adil Shah capitulates, 388—his audience with Aurangzib, 389—Aurangzib's grand entry into Bijapur, 391—the city in ruin, 392—captivity and death of Sikandar, 393.