[3] The Mughals retreated to the fort of Dodderi, where they faced starvation and hard conditions due to a tight Maratha blockade.

Burmappa Nayak's army attacked the Mughals, resulting in the death of many sardars and the wounding of Khudadad, Muhammad Murad Khan's son.

Many soldiers deserted and joined the Marathas, who took advantage of the situation by selling goods to the besieged at high prices.

The Mughals suffered from total starvation as the Marathas tightened their blockade, making living conditions unbearable.

However, some survivors of the battle also claimed that Khan committed suicide, certain that surrender would mean "disgrace at the hands of the enemy and censure by the Emperor".

[5] Khanazad Khan, seeking terms of surrender, agreed to pay a ransom of twenty lacs of rupees to Santaji.