Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 1.1.7

1.1.7

When questioned (Sivaji) said to him — "The principality cannot be conquered unless Chandar Rav is killed, [10] and none but you can execute this work. You are to go to him on an embassy." With him were appointed one hundred to hundred and twenty-five choice swordsmen. They rode to a place near Jawli and then sent a verbal message to Chandar Rav — "We have come from the Raje, we have some negotiations and alliance to make." So they told him. Then he invited them to him and granted an audience. Some pretended negotiations were made. (Raghunath) then retired to the quarters appointed for him and remained there. He went back (to the court) next day, got a private audience, made a parley and as chance offered (itself) stabbed the two brothers Chandar Rav and Suryaji Rav with a dagger. He came out and started for his band. Those who pursued him were killed and out he went. When the chief himself had fallen why should his men exert themselves? This deed performed, he came back to meet the Raje. The Raja at once led an expedition in person and captured Jawli. The Mawles were granted assurances of safety and enlisted. A new fort called Pratapgad was erected. Hanmant Rav, a brother of Chandar Rav, had strengthened himself at a place called Chaturbet, belonging to Jawli. The thorn of Jawli could not be removed unless he was killed. Cognisant of this, the Raje sent Sambhaji Kavji, a Mahaldar of his, to Hanmant Rav on a diplomatic project.