History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c73.s6.2

v5.c73.s6.2

Sixty miles north-west of the Emperor's camp at Galgala lay the fort of Miraj, and midway between Miraj and Panhala, a distance of forty miles, an outpost was set up at Alta to guard the communications. Gradually the investment was tightened. Covered lanes were begun towards the walls, Mughal outposts were set up around it, and in January 1693 four large pieces of artillery were sent to the prince by the Emperor. Muizz-ud-din's position seemed so secure that in August his family was sent to his camp. [M.A. 360.]