History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c76.s6.3

v5.c76.s6.3

In May 1695, the powder-magazine in Mahuli fort exploded, destroying Matabar's stores, worth Rs. 18,000, lodged there. In November 1700 the Mughal position in S. Konkan was further improved by Siddi Yaqut's capture of Anjanvel fort, after defeating a relieving army of Marathas sent by Ramchandra. Matabar usually co-operated with the Siddi of Janjira in the military operations for upholding the Mughal power and defeating any Maratha bands that might enter the district. Thus, he rendered valuable service at the Emperor's siege of Khelna (1702) by guarding the route to the north-west of that fort.