History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c62.s12.3

v4.c62.s12.3

From Ainapur Dilir Khan had faced round. Making a wide detour round the south side of Bijapur city, by way of Savalgi, Kakhandki, Ukli, and Mangali, he raided the fertile and flourishing valleys of the Don and the Krishna,—the former of which was known as the granary of Bijapur,—laid waste all the gardens, fields, and villages on the way, took all their inhabitants prisoner, and then reached Aliabad (6 miles n. e. of the city) on 4th December, and made it his base of operations. [B.S. 500.]