History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c69.s7.49

v4.c69.s7.49

Shambhuji and Hambir raid Berar, Khandesh and Baglana repeatedly. Emperor marches from Bijapur [14 Dec. 1688] towards Junnar to extirpate Shambhuji. Firuz Jang appointed to capture Raigarh. Azam and Zulfiqar Kh. ordered to invade Maharashtra. Death of Siddi Masaud. Shambhuji captured [February 1689] and beheaded [11 March.] Janoji [=Changoji] and Keshoji [=Yesaji], two generals of Shambhuji, place the Rajah's family in Raigarh and defend the fort. Zulfiqar Kh. captures forts Mahab (?) and Sadad (?)—is sent against Raigarh, long fight, Hambir Rao opposes with a large army, is defeated—Raigarh blockaded, capitulates, [19 Oct. 1689.] Bahramand Kh. captures fort Premgarh after a siege of 2 months and 20 days. Emperor captures Satara from Krishnaji, the brother of Hambir Rao, [Satara was captured on 21 Apr. 1700 from Subhanji.] [Satara in Ishwardas is a mistake for Salhir.] Emperor sends Rajah Kishore Singh to capture Raigarh where Rajaram had taken shelter. But at night Rajaram escapes with Hambir Rao and other generals, and the Mughals capture Raigarh. Sayyid Abdullah pursues Rajaram into Bednur, but the latter escapes, while Rupa Bhonslé and 70 other officers are captured. Bednur invaded by the Mughals. Rani of Bednur agrees to pay a fine.