History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c74.s14.45

v5.c74.s14.45

Zulfiqar then supervised the collection and safe storing of the property and war-materials found in the captured fort. He put to death many of the Maratha officers who had fought against him. The ravages made by the siege in the fort-walls were repaired and the foot-tracks for scaling the hill were all closed. Rockets and gunpowder manufactured at St. Thome were accumulated in the fort for its defence. [Dil. 124b; Mad. Diary.]