How can we say that the Deccan policy of Aurangzeb was a failure?

The Marathas became a strong force under the leadership of Shivaji in the Deccan. Aurangzeb turned his attention towards the Deccan, where he spent the last 26 years of his reign. He annexed Bijapur in 1685 and Golconda in 1687. The third great power of importance in the Deccan was the Marathas. In spite of the repeated attacks, the Mughals could not succeed against the Marathas. Aurangzeb did not try to make peace with the Marathas and continued with his policy of war. The continuous wars depleted the royal treasury and led to the loss of a number of soldiers. Further, Aurangzeb's long absence from northern India led to the rise of rebellions in the north. Thus, we can say that the Deccan policy of Aurangzeb was a failure.