History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c73.s6.3

v5.c73.s6.3

But, for a year the fort held out, and in October 1693 the scene entirely changed. A vast Maratha army,* under Dhana Jadav, Ramchandra, and Shankaraji, arrived for its relief and encircled the small siege force. The battle began on the 20th and there were daily encounters for some days after. While this contest kept the besiegers engaged, the Marathas outside easily threw fresh troops and provisions into the fort, and in concert with the garrison raided the Mughal trenches with great success. Some guns and wheeled field-pieces (rahkala) were carried off from Saf Shikan Khan's position into the fort. Some imperial officers were slain, several others wounded, and one taken prisoner by the enemy.