History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c77.s6.5

v5.c77.s6.5

The Emperor had summoned Fathullah from Aurangabad and charged him to lay a mine from Kam Bakhsh's position. Working incessantly in rivalry with Tarbiyat, he carried his mine to the foot of the gate in one month. Tarbiyat, on his part, in order not to be outdone, pushed his covered lane further onwards. But the mutual jealousies of the generals made true co-operation among them impossible. They secretly thwarted one another, and thus spoiled their master's business and prolonged the siege. [K. K. 488 ; M. A. 437.]