History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s9.11

v4.c64.s9.11

Assistance from Bijapur being a vain hope, Aurangzib turned to his own resources. From his centre at Aurangabad he sent Ruhullah Khan (23rd May) and later Muizz-ud-din (28th Sep.) to defend the Ahmadnagar district, while Prince Azam was sent towards Bijapur (14th June) to overawe that State and prevent it from aiding or sheltering Maratha bands. From Nasik Shihab-ud-din Khan was transferred to Junnar (June), while Ranmast Khan, the able lieutenant of Khan-i-Jahan, was promoted to the command of an independent army corps (Sep.) and ordered to invade Konkan. In July-August excessively heavy rainfall for a month together suspended active operations for a time.