History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c61.s3.3

v4.c61.s3.3

Before setting out on the campaign, the Rajah asked for 40 to 50 large pieces of cannon to be sent to him from the Deccan fortresses,—at least 30 pieces in addition to the seven already with him, as Bijapur was defended by the famous Malik-i-maidan and other artillery of long range and large calibre. The Chief of Imperial Artillery was requested to send him powder, shot and rockets in quantity sufficient for such an important undertaking. Imperial orders on the local officers were also solicited for the supply of provisions regularly during the whole campaign. (H.A. 64 b, 74 a.)