History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c77.s3.9

v5.c77.s3.9

Satara fell on 21st April, 1700. On that very day Fathullah Khan was sent in advance to open trenches before Parli, six miles west of Satara. This fort had been the seat of Shivaji's guru Ramdas Swami and it was serving as the head-quarters of the Maratha Government while Satara was invested by the enemy. The siege materials used at Satara were quickly transferred to Parli, and the Emperor arrived before the fort on 30th April. The Mughal lines of investment encircled the hill.