Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 10.5

10.5

The Raje was a veritable incarnation born (in this earth), and performed many brave exploits. His authority was invoked from the (banks of the) Narmada to Ramesvar. He conquered these provinces and defeated (the armies) and annexed the territories of the four Badshahis (on land), viz., the Adilsahi, the Kutubsahi, the Nizamsahi and the Mughlai, and the twenty-two Badshahs of the sea. A new kingdom was founded and the Maratha Badshah became a (duly) enthroned Lord of the Umbrella (Chhatrapati). By a voluntary death he went to Kailas. None like this was born before him, and none will be born in the future. Such is the account of the Maharaja (and) you should know this. Whoever will copy this account of the Raje of holy memory and keep the manuscript in his house will have unlimited good fortune. He who will read it will acquire great merit. The sonless will be blessed with sons, the poor with riches, the unlucky will acquire fame and holiness and bravery. Those who have sons will have more, and those who are rich will have more good fortune [105]. Those who are already famous will be conquerors of the world. In this manner will every one's desire be fulfilled. Understand it well. This bakhar is finished. The account was finished on the Suddha Pratipada day of Chaitra in the year 1616 of the Salivahana era, the Samvatsar being Isvara by name, at Jinji. I submit this for your information. What more should I write? (with respectful submission). Finis.