Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 1.9
Siva Chhatrapati (S. N. Sen) 1.9
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1.9.1
The Raje at Rajgad learnt the news, "Dilel Khan has beleaguered Purandar. Murar Baji has fallen. Three hundred men have died in battle." Learning this he felt much troubled with (these) thoughts in his mind, — "When Dilel Khan will capture this fort, (then) the remaining forts will surrender voluntarily. Then there will be no grace in my going for an interview. It is proper, (that) peace should be concluded by meeting (Jaya Sing) and offering with my (own) hands what forts have to be given up, while the fort still holds out." Therefore (he) sent Raghunath Bhat Pandit Rav to the Mirza Raja (with the following message)—"I am coming to see you presently. I shall be lowered if our interview takes place after Dilel Khan has captured the fort." Sending this message orally, (he) arranged for going for an interview. The Pandit Rav went and met Jaya Sing (and) informed him of the news. Then he (Jaya Sing) too, considering (the proposal) to be well, repeated his oaths and solemn undertaking. And the Pandit Rav came to Rajgad. As soon as he was come, the Raje himself, took one thousand select men with him. He made obeisance to Sri Sambhu and Bhavani, and he saluted (and) met the Matasri (mother). He saluted good ascetic Brahmans. Receiving the blessings of all he descended below the fort and started. All at once he went into the camp of the Mirza Raja. The Pandit Rav went ahead, and reported that the Raje was come.
1.9.2
As soon as he learnt this news, Jaya Sing came himself on foot outside the portals. The Raje descended from the palanquin and met (him). They went and sat together on the same seat. And the Raje began to say to the Mirza Raja,— "As Ram Sing is to you so am I. As you will protect him, so should you protect me." So saying, he took his seat. Then Jaya Sing said — "That is true. I am a Rajput, you and I are of the same tribe. My head will go first, before any [harm] can be done to you." After speaking such (words of) assurance, (Jaya Sing) took an oath. Then the Raje said — "I shall give you what forts you may want, call back Dilel Khan I shall give you (the fort of) Purandar. I shall raise your standard (there). But to a Mahomedan [45] I shall not give the credit." On (his) making such professions, Jaya Sing felt pleased and said, "Dilel Khan is proud. (He) is in the Badshah's favour. One has to make obeisance to him with (his) hands. You yourself will have to go for an interview with Dilel Khan. I am sending a Rajput relation (of mine) with you, he will bring you (back) after conducting you (to the interview), you should not be anxious. If your hair is touched, I will die with an army of fifty thousand Rajputs." Hearing (this) the Raje began to say — "I am Sivaji. Do I take Dilel Khan into account ? As you have ordered I shall go and meet (him)." So saying (he) took leave.
1.9.3
The Mirza Raja sent with him Subhan Sing, his mama, (maternal uncle) a great warrior of immense strength, brave and twice as powerful as Dilel Khan. Dilel Khan also knows him. Saying, "Take care of the Raje and bring him back; I send (him) relying on thee" (the Mirza Raja) despatched him. Subhan Sing took with him fifty Rajputs, his peers (in valour) and started. The Raje went where Dilel Khan was near the gates of Purandar. Then he sent intimation to Dilel Khan to say "Sivaji Raje has come and interviewed the Mirza Raja. He is coming to see you." Learning this Dilel Khan burnt (with anger) at heart. Biting his lips in anger (he thought) "I have not yet achieved success (in the affair) of the fort of Purandar. The negotiations were not held in my presence. The Rajput has got the credit of it." Vexed on this account, he then came forward, and in anger violently held the Raje fast and his embrace lasted for a Ghadi. Dilel Khan was very stout. (He had) the strength of an elephant or perhaps more. He ate as much as an elephant. Every day he consumed the same measure of (food) as an elephant eats. In his body he was a second Hedamba Rakshasa. So huge (was he). He, in his rage violently held the Raje fast (in his arms) angrily for a Ghatka. But the Sardar was powerful (and) equally stout, he took no notice of it. Then the hug of welcome loosened, they sat together, on one side, near a big bolster (tdWl) on the other side of the bolster sat Subhan Sing.
1.9.4
Dilel Khan kept a dagger near (him) (and) sat with his hands on it. And [46] angrily asked Subhan Singh, " Are you come with the Raje ? " So (he) asked. Then nodding in affirmation, Subhan Sing replied — " Khan ji ! the Raje is come to you. Now, (we shall) give you what forts you want to-morrow. You should get down and come to the camp. Such is the order of the Mirza Raja." When this was said, he (Dilel Khan) felt much disappointed that his intentions were not fulfilled. " You are my superior. I shall come according to your order. But to-day I shall capture this fort for you. I shall come after raising the standard (on it)." On his saying so, Subhan Singh began to urge, — " The fort has been given to us. You should come." Thereupon, Dilel Khan got down and came to his private tent. (Guards) were appointed to watch the fort. The Raje was sent away with (the usual presents of) betel leaves. " You two should together go to the Mirza Raja. He is the senior Commander. I am agreeable to what he will do." (So said he.) As soon as he had said so, the Raje and Subhan Sing came to the Mirza Raja. (They) reported the news. Then Jaya Sing and the Raje dined in the same line (ijcff tnfft Ht^R %%), A tent was given to the Raje for residing. At night the two held a consultation.
1.9.5
"All the forts should be ceded to the Badshah, and (you) should go to Delhi." — As soon as this was proposed, the Raje began to say — "Twenty-seven of my forts I shall cede, and we — myself and my son Sambhaji, shall go to interview the Badshah. After making the interview, I should be appointed against the Badshahis of the south, the Adilsahi, the Kutabs'ahi and the Nizams'ahi, of this region. I shall conquer the three Badshahis. One Badshahi (is) the Nizamsahi, that has (already) been conquered. Two Badshahis I shall conquer for you." So he proposed. The Mirja Raja agreed. And (he) marched from Puna. The Raje had Sambhaji Raje (also) brought. Twenty-seven forts were ceded to the Mughals, whose standards were raised (thereon). Rajgad and the other forts, together with Moro Pant Peswa and Nilo Pant Majumdar and Netaji Palkar Sarnobat were placed in his Lady Mother's charge. And he made a compact that he himself should go to Delhi, and interview the Badshah. Then, Jaya Sing Raja sent his agent to inform the Badshah. With him (an envoy) of the Raja should go, and on this service Raghunath Pant Korde — brother-in-law of Sonaji Pant Dabir was deputed. These two were then sent. The Raje sent a petition to the Emperor (with the message) "I am coming for an interview." He wrote and sent a letter to this effect. After this the Raje went, in the company of the Mirza Raja, with his own forces towards Bijapur.
1.9.6
On the march, the Mirza Raja and Sivaji Raje sat on the same hawda, and proceeded (on their journey). All the vazirs used to come and salute them. Dilel Khan would not salute. The reason was, that the Raje and he (Jaya Sing) were at the same place (together on the same seat); how then could he salute? On this ground, he would not salute. Then peace was made with Bijapur also. Then they were to have gone together to Delhi. But to this proposal, the Mirza Raja said — "The Badshah is very expert in devices, (and) is faithless. If you and I go together, and (some) treachery is committed against both of us, what should (we) do? I shall go there afterwards. I shall stay at Aurangabad, — You go to Delhi. My son Ram Sing is at the court. He is also a man of equal weight [with me]. I am sending (verbal) instructions to him. Get the interview through him. Obtain (the grant) of a saranjam and come to the south. After you have started from Delhi I shall go there. Till then I shall remain away. (So that) the Badshah may not commit treachery against you, after you have met him. Giving counsels in this manner, (he) then sent a letter to Ram Sing (and) adjusting (everything) properly, and despatched the Raje. (Following is) the list of the Karkuns and personal attendants — the Raje took with him — Nirajl Rauji Sahana Trimbakji Sondev, son of Sonajl Pant (item 1) Manko Harl Sabnls (1) Dattaji Trimbak (1) Hirojl Farzand (1) Raghojl Mitra (1) Davljl Gadge (1).