History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c65.s5.1

v4.c65.s5.1

Allies began to flock to Adil Shah in his distress. On 10th June Siddi Masaud's contingent arrived in response to a pathetic appeal written by Sikandar on 18th April. Next, on 14th August, a Golkonda force, under Ambaji Pandit, arrived, and finally on 10th December a second army from Shambhuji under Hambir Rao.* But the last corps was sent away a few days afterwards to create a useful diversion by ravaging the Mughal dominions,—a task more congenial to the Maratha spirit and military capacity. (B.S. 536.)