History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c77.s7.4

v5.c77.s7.4

We shall now describe the efforts of the Marathas to relieve the siege of Panhala. On 23rd January, Dhana Jadav appeared two miles from the imperial camp, and a fierce battle raged all the day, the entire imperial army being engaged. There were heavy losses, and the Mughals had to entrench their position at night. Two days later, on hearing that Nusrat Jang was coming up from Panhala, Dhana Jadav fell back four miles; Hamid-ud-din followed him, but the Marathas fought while fleeing, inflicting a heavy slaughter and drawing this Mughal force 22 miles away from its camp. Next day there was another pitched battle towards Raibagh (in the east), and yet another battle on the day following. Then Dhana rapidly retreated and the Mughal general returned to the Emperor's side (29th January). [Akhbarat and Dil. 134b.]