History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c75.s9.7

v5.c75.s9.7

Shortly afterwards Nusrat Jang arrived there with his army and took up the pursuit of the elusive Maratha generals. On 9th January 1700 he fought Dhana, Ranu and Hanumant Rao beyond Masur, and defeated them, killing 500 of their men. A few days later Dhana attacked the outpost of Khanapur and carried off its Mughal officer, Avji Adhal. Nusrat Jang, who had been sent from the Emperor's camp against Dhana, arrived too late to save Avji, but on 25th January, when on the return march from