Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 1.12.7

1.12.7

He came back to see the Raje. (An) interview took place. The Shahzada's ornaments, clothes, (and) letters, were delivered. The proposal about the Jagir was conveyed. When (he was) acquainted with all the purport the Raje argued, — "We have firstly, enmity with the Badshah of Bijapur, enmity with the King of Bhaganagar, (and) enmity with the Mughals. Three such enemies cannot be endured. Mine is a new kingdom, within it also my rule has been established after enduring two or three very hard knocks. Therefore one enemy at least should be made a friend, and for two years (I) should muster strength and recover (my power). Then (I) should do what is fit." So thinking he came to the conclusion that peace should be made with the Mughals; and despatching five thousand troopers with Pratap Rav Sarnobat, deputed Niraji Pant as Sarkarkun in his company. [61] And agents of Moropant Peswa, and the Majumdar and the Surnis were sent. The office of the Sabnis of the forces was conferred on Prahlad Pant, son of Niraji Pant. Rauji Somnath, a Karkun was sent as Subhedar for the mokasa territories, that would be given. These were despatched. Peace was concluded with the Mughals. Agreeing to Hapt Hazari (mansab) for Sambhaji Raje, Niraji Pant and Pratap Rav went to Aurangabad.