History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c68.s5.6

v4.c68.s5.6

The circle of investment had been divided among the various generals and the first turf cut for the approaches on 7th February. But the fort had an inexhaustible supply of munitions and its walls bristled with guns of large calibre. Day and night the garrison kept up an incessant fire on the approaching Mughals. "The fort looked as if made of fire; the smoke turned the day into night." (M.A.