Shivaji and His Times c6.s1.6

c6.s1.6

Aurangzib’s new dispositions for guarding his southwestern frontier showed excellent combination and judgment. Kar Talab Khan was posted near Junnar, Abdul Munim at Garh Namuna, and Nasiri Khan and Rao Karn at Panda “opposite Parenda fort,” to guard the Chamargunda, Kara and Ashti parganas.* (*Adab.* 148*b*.) These officers stood facing the frontier and barring every path of the enemy’s advance, so that the imperial ryots behind them might enjoy safety. The officers were further bidden to make a dash forward across the frontier, whenever they got an opportunity, ravage as much of the enemy’s territory in front of them as they could, and then quickly return to the defence of their respective posts. (*Adab.* 147*b*.)