History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c74.s14.33

v5.c74.s14.33

In November it was reported that treasure sent by the Emperor for Zulfiqar had reached Kadapa. Santa immediately marched in that direction to intercept it. Zulfiqar set out after him, but Santa changed his plan and the Khan after three marches fell back on Arcot. Santa entered the Bijapur uplands or Central Mysore instead, and Zulfiqar, under orders of the Emperor, pursued him there and co-operated with Prince Bidar Bakht, who had reached that province from the north-west for expelling the Marathas from beyond the Tungabhadra. These two Mughal forces united near Penu-konda (75 miles north of Bangalore). The elusive Marathas disappeared without offering battle, and Zulfiqar returned to Arcot in February 1697. [*Dil.*, 121*b* ; *Mad. Diary*, 31 Dec. 1696.]