History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c68.s7.11

v4.c68.s7.11

Soon he prepared to strike his greatest blow. Three mines had been carried from the siege-trenches to under the bastions, and they had been reported as nearly complete, as early as 17th May. Everything was ready by 19th June; each chamber stored with 500 maunds of gunpowder, the fuses laid, and the army only waiting for the Emperor's order.