History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c76.s2.8

v5.c76.s2.8

But the Mughal possession of Kalian did not mean the occupation of all North Konkan, nor even of the entire Thana district. The invaders merely held the cities of Kalian and Bhivandi, and a few miles of land round them. The rest of the country, especially the forts, remained in Maratha hands, as the country was very broken, the forts numerous and strong by Nature, and the Mughal army too small to besiege and hold all of them.