History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c74.s9.1

v5.c74.s9.1

The military superiority of the Mughals was rapidly lost after April, while the activity of the Maratha bands roving around stopped the supply of grain to Zulfiqar's camp. "Many Deccani mansabdars who had accompanied him now deserted to the enemy." Sayyid Lashkar Khan brought in a welcome supply of money from the Emperor and grain from the Kadapa district, which gave the besiegers some relief. "Zulfiqar reported to the Emperor that the enemy were hemming him round, stopping his supply of provisions, and that he needed reinforcements urgently." [Dil. ii. 99b, M. A. 352.]