History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c75.s5.1

v5.c75.s5.1

Meantime, Prince Bidar Bakht had been ordered (end of January) to march from Panhala to Basavapatan, while Firuz Jang was to take his place at the siege of Panhala. The troops of Qasim and Himmat were joined to the prince's command. He proceeded first to Bankapur (some 60 miles north of Basavapatan), from which he resumed his advance on 3rd March, but by that time the siege of Basavapatan had been raised. Arriving at this place in a few weeks, he stayed there for some time, sending out detachments to punish the rebel zamindars of the district. Barmappa Nayak of Chittaldurg seems to have felt his heavy hand, as he made a humble submission and promise of loyalty. On 16th May 1696 Bidar Bakht, on behalf of the Emperor, granted him a written pardon on certain conditions.*