Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 16: How Sahaji excused Sivaji's Rebellion.

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Ch. [31] (The first outburst of Sivaji's patriotic ambition and the consequent capture of Torna and other forts were explained by Sahaji in the Bijapur court in the following manner). "Some political intrigue on the part of some outsiders in the fort was discovered and so necessary arrangements were made in Torna. The adjoining place was found excellent for the purpose and fortified, commanding places adjoining to my Jagir should naturally be in my charge." At the same time he wrote to Sivaji and Dadaji that it was not a good thing and he wondered how Dadaji allowed such acts, when he was on the spot.