History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c73.s8.8

v5.c73.s8.8

On 26th November 1694 Santa was reported as out in Haidarabad territory, with Himmat Khan pursuing him, though the latter's troops were constantly leaving his banners and sneaking back to the imperial base camp to avoid the hardships of campaigning. Then Santa turned towards Bijapur, but on 30th November Himmat brought him to an action near Panur, and drove him into flight with the loss of two of his captains. Continuing the pursuit, Himmat again came upon Santa (about 7th Dec.) near Naldurg, and again defeated him with many losses on both sides. Santa retired to his base in the Mahadev hills. But at the end of the month he was out again in the Raichur district, with Himmat Khan's flying force on his heels, and was again driven away with heavy casualties on both sides, as usual.*