History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c77.s10.11

v5.c77.s10.11

∗ This act of bribery is cleverly hinted at in the official history, which says, "Kondana was newly named Bakhshenda-Bakhsh, or the Giver's gift. Truly, it is so strong a fort that nothing save the gift of God could have led to its capture." [M. A. 474.] The qiladar had died during the siege [Akh. 10 March 1703], and the fort was surrendered by his subordinates.