History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c84.s4.t2.5

v5.c84.s4.t2.5

The Deogarh Rajah, however, did not keep his promise, and in August 1669 Dilir Khan had to repeat his invasion. The Mughals overran Deogarh, the Rajah fled, and was captured after an arduous chase. The conquerors occupied the country, wishing to annex it and bring it under the direct rule of the imperial Government. Mughal garrisons were placed in Nagpur (now renamed Bhagpur), Katanjhar, and Deogarh (renamed Islamgarh). A qazi, mufti, sadr, mir adil, clerks of the chabutra of justice, and other officers of a regular province of the empire were ordered to be sent to Deogarh from the Deccan. As for the land revenue, Aurangzib wisely ordered that first the ravages of war should be healed, cultivation restored, and the peasants conciliated, and then the old assessment of the Gond times enforced. The campaign had been a severe one; large numbers of horses had perished of hardship. The Emperor promoted the chief officers and presented 200 horses to this force. [*Akhbarat*, 4 and 5 Sep. 1669.]*