History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s9.16

v4.c64.s9.16

The Khan united with the Prince's force at Ramdoo, on the Godavari, 25 miles s. of Aurangabad, and pushed on eastwards to Nander. Thence the division went to Bidar, 86 m. due south. But learning that the imperial elephants out grazing near Pathri (57 m. w. of Nander) were being carried off by the Marathas, Khan-i-Jahan hastened back from Bidar, sent his baggage back to Nander from Lasona (20 m. w. of that city), and by forced marches overtook the raiders and rescued the elephants after a long running fight, which carried him to the frontiers of Chanda and Golkonda. Then he encamped at Kamtan, 6 m. s. w. of Bidar. (It was a highly creditable feat.) During this campaign the troops had to bear great hardship; even the general had no tent; only the coarsest food could be procured, and at every stage many of the men straggled behind. (Dil. 178—180.)