History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c81.s5.5

v5.c81.s5.5

On the day fixed for his interview, the prince's troops were drawn up in readiness on the pretext of his going out on a hunting excursion. All the mansabdars posted there and Safdar Khan with his sons and retainers, fully armed, attended the *darbar*. The prince arrived there and issued orders for Durgadas to be brought to him. As the preceding day had been a day of fast (*ekadashi*) with him, Durgadas wanted to eat his meal before going to the *darbar*. But the arrival of couriers in succession to hasten his visit excited his suspicion, which passed into alarm when he heard reports about the prince's troops having been drawn up armed. Therefore, without breaking his fast, Durgadas set fire to his tents and baggage and immediately rode away towards Marwar with all his followers.