History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c84.s3.t3.3

v5.c84.s3.t3.3

But he soon received large reinforcements. The hope of plunder drew vast numbers of recruits from this martial tribe. Champat, during his lifetime, had been the captain of a numerous band of brigands and soldiers of fortune, and these men had so long remained without work; they now hastened from all sides to the standard of his son. Hindus in general flocked to the enemy of Aurangzib. Many petty chiefs, living along the path of the advancing rebel, could offer no resistance and saved themselves by joining him. The few who opposed were easily routed and their lands plundered.