Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 1.12.5

1.12.5

(He) bought horses for the cavalry. He went on equipping the state service cavalry (paga) and enlisting Siledars. In this manner (he) made a numerous assemblage, and established (his) sway, in the four Badshahis. The Raje escaped from Delhi (and) the father and son came to (their) own country safely. Coming (home), (he) took twenty-seven forts in four months. Great fame was won. Learning this, Aurangzib felt anxious in his mind. Then the Badshah, gave diplomatic counsel to Shah Alam, his eldest son, and sent him with (an) army. He said to the Shahzada — "Sivaji cannot be conquered by force. You go and stay at Aurangabad and win his friendship by entering into negotiations for a treaty with him. If he does not like to come to an interview, then excuse him that (formal) homage. And granting Jagir in his name [60] or in the name of his son get his army for service with you. Work so, by giving him whatever rent free villages, money or military outposts, he may demand, that Sivaji may become our servant. You win (but) this much success and complete success will come [naturally out of it.] Do so." Giving counsels in this manner, (he) despatched the Prince with (an) army. He set out with sixty to seventy thousand cavalry. Arriving at Aurangabad (by marching) stage by stage, (he) remained there, and sent to the Raje,— letters, spy, messenger (and) envoys. They reached Rajgad, (and) delivered the Shahzada's letters. (He) read them and learnt the contents.