History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s9.13

v4.c64.s9.13

As commanded by the Emperor, Khan-i-Jahan guarded the Mahajat pass while Ranmast Khan crossed it and entered Konkan and occupied Kalian, late in Nov. 1682. Rupaji Bhonslé and the Peshwa opposed him to no effect, though they fought many battles with heavy slaughter. In the meantime a Maratha band had appeared near Nasik, and Khan-i-Jahan had to hasten there and chase them back. In the course of this pursuit he approached