History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c74.s13.17

v5.c74.s13.17

Asad and Zulfiqar had no help but to start with the prince at noon. "Owing to long continued starvation, most of the horses, camels and other transport animals of the army had perished. Those who had a few left, loaded just enough goods for these. Most men set fire to their belongings. Many in perplexity and helplessness at the terrible confusion and danger then raging,...took their own way forgetful of their friends and relatives. Many stores of the Emperor and nobles were left behind there... ...When the army marched out of the camp, about a thousand Maratha horse came after them like a rear-guard, and plundered the men of the army of their property. The imperialists reached Wandiwash in three days." [Dil. 110b.]