History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c78.s5.7

v5.c78.s5.7

These dynastic quarrels were complicated by the cross-currents of personal rivalry among the Maratha generals*. Dhana Jadav, as we have seen, had defeated Santa Ghorepare in 1697, and thus driven Santa's son Ranuji and brother Baharji into armed opposition to him. Late in December 1700 the two factions fought a battle ten or twelve miles from Islampuri, both sides losing heavily in this fratricidal contest. Krishna Malhar sided with Dhana, and the Ghorpares were defeated and fled towards Ahirwari. Three weeks later (16 Jan. 1701) we hear of Ranuji staying at Jagjivani and forming plans for avenging his defeat on Dhana. [*Ahirwari*, 13 m. s. of Sholapur. *Jagjivani* 24 m. n. of Bijapur.]