History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c69.s6.6

v4.c69.s6.6

The news of the capture soon reached the imperial camp at Akluj and caused a wild outburst of rejoicing in all parts of the imperial dominions. The Muslims in particular were exultant, a great terror had been lifted from their hearts The peasants hoped that they would now live in peace. The Court and the army felt that this success had put the dome and crown on their final victories over Bijapur and Golkonda and that their work in the Deccan had reached its completion. In the pardonable hyperbole of the Court historian, "The merry music of victory resounded through the sky...... Peace and security were restored. Disorder sank down, Satan was chained." (M.A. 320.) Ten thousand Rupees were immediately sent by the Emperor to the tomb of the saint of Kulbarga for distribution as a thanks-offering.