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Sen) 19 - **Language:** English ### Capture of Purandar. ### [19.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.19.1) Ch. \[39\] Nilkantha Haibatrav, a brave intelligent and ferocious soldier held the fort of Purandar, \[40\] built by Murar Pant, with its Inam villages and all dues and perquisites under the Mughal Badshahi, and subsequently transferred his allegiance to the Nizamsahi. \* \* The army of the Governor of Aurangabad came upon his fort. His people advised him not to turn a traitor against his master, but he paid no heed. When his wife offered the same counsel she was blown from a cannon. When this news reached the Mughal army they marched away. The cruel man who had rebelled and forcibly taken possession of the fort in this manner, died. Thereupon his three sons Nilo Nilkanth, Pilaji Nilkanth and Sankraji Nilkanth, these three brothers, Chavlikar Brahman Naiks, began to quarrel (about the inheritance). Nilo Pant had friendly relations with Dadaji Konddev and consequently enjoyed the friendship of the Maharaja. The Maharaja marched from Rajgad towards Purandar on his way to Supe and encamped near the temple of Narayan. The garrison of Purandar argued at that time that, as there was family dissension the fort will be captured by some enemy. Sivaji Maharaj was a great man and the adjacent lands belonged to him. Therefore they decided to submit to him, and said to the three brothers, — "The Raja Saheb is a friend of your father, and he has come in the neighbourhood of the fort. ### [19.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.19.2) You should go and see him, honour him in every way, and submit your case (quarrel) for his decision and do as he advises." They accepted the suggestion, saw the Raja and invited him to come up in the fort for a bath as it was the Dipwali day. The Raja said that it was not nice for him to accept the invitation when his Sardars were not invited. He was thereupon invited to go with all his officers. He went up and remained in the fort for three days. During those three days he listened to the cause of the three brothers. As the eldest brother did not yield to the younger two their due share, the latter decided to do homage to the Maharaja. A diplomatic feat was thus achieved. The garrison was already favourable. On the third day when the Maharaja was to take his leave, the two (younger) brothers informed him that Nilo Pant had gone to bed. Some men in the fort were on the look out for an opportunity. Sivaji sent them and some of his own men and arrested Nilo Pant. The three brothers were brought down below the fort. Order was established in the fort. It was decided that the three brothers should enjoy their proper share of the Inam villages and other dues. S.D. \[121\]. From the day of his coming to Puna the Maharaja had maintained friendly relations with Nilo Nilkanth Naik of Purandar and had entertained his people. \* \* \* When Aurangzib overthrew the Nizamsahi monarchy, every one left (his home) for some foreign lands. ### [19.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.19.3) He wanted to capture the fort of Purandar, but Sahaji Raje was ready with an army, and the neighbouring military stations belonged to him. He did not allow Badshahi force passage, so the fort was left undisturbed. It was very near Puna and also a good place, so the Maharaja wanted to take it, but it was inhabited by the Kolis and there was no good opportunity of creating disturbance. So friendship was studiously maintained. Sivaji encamped near Sasbada with the intention of leading an expedition against Nimbalkar of Phaltan and at that time a severe rain set in. \* \* On the day of the Dipwali Nilkanth Naik came to see the Maharaja. Words of mutual welcome were exchanged, and the Naik brought for the Maharaja many presents and invited him in the following manner, — "Your servant's house is hard by, when will you set your feet there? The Dipwali, the festival of lamps, is the best of all festivals, and you will all kindly sweeten my bread and vegetables (dine with me) for four days." This earnest invitation was accepted. Nilo Nilkanth had grown very old. Pilaji Nilkanth and Sankraji Nilkanth were young. They had a conversation with the Maharaja and then they went to the foot of the hill for a bath. Before the Maharaja reached the foot of the hill, his brave servants raised his standard on the fort. The three Naik brothers got the hereditary voatan (the eldest brother Nilo Nilkanth had the senior rights) of Naikship and lacim villages. ### [19.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.19.4) It was settled that they should remain below the hill and serve the King. --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.19](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.19) · Pramāṇa