History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c62.s4.20

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∗ Dutch Records, Vol. 34, letter from Batavia, 28 Nov. 1676,—"Bahadur Khan approached within half a day's journey [of Bijapur], but having lost fully 4000 men, much baggage and four distinguished captains, retired to the town of Sholapur, where Bahlol Khan sent him a considerable embassy with rich presents and great promises, especially to the prejudice of Shivaji......The Golkonda militia is in motion to help the young Prince of Bijapur.