History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c61.s4.2

v4.c61.s4.2

After fighting five such battles in less than a month (25 Dec.—22 Jan.), Jai Singh's army was clearly no longer fit for further exertions. So, he rested his men at Sultanpur for 24 days (27 Jan.—19 Feb.) But during this period the imperial dominions enjoyed no security. The Bijapur-Golkonda army, divided into four corps,—under Sharza, Khawas, Bahlol and Abdul Muhammad,—finding the field clear, raided in various directions. They attacked the forts of Khatav, Mangalvide and Kaliani, though unsuccessfully. The Mughals were demoralized. When (3 Feb.) on hearing of the siege of Mangalvide Jai Singh ordered Daud Khan and Qutb-ud-din Khan Kheshgi with his Right and Rear divisions to go to its relief, "these generals wasted some days in vain discussions, and when strongly pressed, they flatly refused to go unless the Left Wing under Rajah Rai Singh was sent with them. Jai Singh had no help but to consent to it." (Jai Singh to Aurangzib, *H.A.* 93 *a.*) At the approach of these three generals, the Bijapuris at once raised the siege (about 12th Feb.), and the Mughal detachment, after throwing money and provisions into the fort, returned to Jai Singh's camp (19th.)