History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c77.s9.6

v5.c77.s9.6

Meantime, the siege of Khelna went on. Fathullah advanced his covered lane to the ditch in front of the fausse braye (*rauni*) of the fort, in the face of a terrible fire from the walls which did heavy loss to the sappers and soldiers working there. "He spent *mohars* like cowries, and worked day and night with pickaxe and hammer in his hand, like one of the labourers," [K. K. 496.]