History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c62.s6.1

v4.c62.s6.1

But near Malkhed, 80 miles from the Qutb-Shahi capital, the tide of invasion was arrested. The Mughal Van, some 5,000 cavalry under Bahlol Khan, advanced, but were opposed by five times their number of Qutb-Shahi troops, who had been joined by several anti-Afghan nobles of Bijapur, such as Sharza and Masaud. After a long and severe battle, Bahlol was about to be routed, when Dilir Khan came to his aid and enabled him to make an orderly retreat. The Mughals lost 700 men and 5 or 6 great captains. The Qutb-Shahis claimed the victory, but retired to their own camp without attempting pursuit, (about 12th Sept.).