History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c63.s16.1

v4.c63.s16.1

Dilir Khan next marched to the fort of Bhupalgarh,* (20 miles n. w. of Jath and 45 miles s. w. of Pandharpur) situated among the Majra hills, which Shivaji had built as a storehouse of his property and the refuge of the families of his subjects in the neighbourhood during his wars with the Mughals. By great labour the imperialists dragged some guns to the top of a neighbouring height during the night and next morning began to batter the walls and towers. The assault was launched about 9 A.M. and the Mughals fought with vigour till noon, when they captured the fort, after heavy slaughter on both sides. Vast quantities of grain and other property and large numbers of people were captured by the victors. Seven hundred survivors of the garrison were deprived of one hand and then set free; the other captives were evidently sold into slavery.