History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c84.s4.t2.3

v5.c84.s4.t2.3

Kuk Singh,* the Rajah of Deogarh, was frightened by the fate of the Chanda chieftain. He came to the Mughal camp and humbly waited on Dilir Khan, agreeing to pay three lakhs as fine, and deliver 18 lakhs within a fixed period, out of which six lakhs were to be paid in two months. He further promised to pay his annual tribute (of one lakh of Rupees) regularly without delay. But before the money could be collected, Dilir, under urgent orders from the Emperor, left the country (on 17th September) and marched to Aurangabad to join Prince Muazzam in an attack on Adil Shah. In the meantime the Chanda Rajah had paid 8 lakhs more. [Alamgirnamah, 1027-1030.]