History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c81.s4.1

v5.c81.s4.1

When the Emperor marched away from Rajputana to the Deccan (September, 1681), he left his wazir Asad Khan at Ajmir to control the occupation of Marwar. Mughal garrisons were posted in all the important positions (*thanas*) in the country, such as Sambhar and Didwana in the north, Mairta in the north-east, Jitaran Sojat Pali and Godwar along the eastern side, Jodhpur in the centre, Panchbhadra and Siwana in the west, and in the south,*-besides many smaller stations. After the Mughal occupation of their capital other cities, the Rathors took refuge in the hills out of the way nooks; but the plains lay exposed to the raids of their roving bands; and encounters frequently took place between them and the army of occupation near one or other of these outposts with varying success. The year 1682 is described as one of perpetual conflict, captures and recaptures of the Mughal thanas.