History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c84.s4.t3.1

v5.c84.s4.t3.1

We now resume the history of Chanda from 1667. Bir Shah, the Rajah who had made peace with Dilir Khan in 1667, was killed by a Rajput retainer in a private brawl, probably in 1680, as we find his successor Ram Singh visiting the Emperor on 30 Nov. 1681. This Ram Singh was deposed in October 1683 and the throne given to Kishan Singh. But the old Rajah refused to yield possession to his rival. So, a Mughal force under Itiqad Khan invaded Chanda, and defeated Ram Singh, who fled to the hills with 200 horsemen, leaving his family behind. The Mughals entered his capital on 2nd Nov. 1684, and installed Kishan Singh. On 19th November Ram Singh returned with three men and tried to force his way into the palace, but was killed by the guards. [M.A. 216, 239, 250.]*