History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c75.s4.11
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c75.s4.11
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v5.c75.s4.11
At the first news of Himmat Khan's perilous situation Aurangzib had ordered (22 January 1696) Hamid-ud-din Khan to hasten to the relief of Himmat at Basavapatan. On the 28th of the month the Emperor learnt of Himmat Khan's death and the blockade of his troops in the fort of Basavapatan by Santa; and a great effort was made to gather troops and retrieve the position in N. W. Mysore.