[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Marathas](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha) › [Bakhars](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar) › [Śrī Śiv Chatrapati Caritr](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar) › [Siva Chhatrapati (S. N. Sen)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen) › 25.5 # Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 25.5 Siva Chhatrapati (S. N. Sen) 25.5 - **Language:** English ### [25.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.25.5) If they were ordered to overpower him in the battlefield and to belabour him with sticks, they would certainly do so. The Maharaja might remain quiet." When they had thus confidently concluded, the envoy of the Khan arrived. When the Raja was informed of his arrival, he was conducted up to the fort. The interview and the usual welcome of courtesy over, he was given a residence and dismissed with the assurance that another interview would take place after dinner. He was sumptuously entertained with great honour. The next day all the principal officers were assembled and the envoy was invited to attend the court. He was asked the reason of the Khan's coming and of his oppression of the gods and the Brahmans on his way. "The Khan says," the envoy then answered, "That he and your father are fellow officers of the empire and friends. \[56\] They (are of the same counsel and) have no difference. Though an Omrao of the same empire, you are capturing forts and plundering cities and withholding yourself from the court. The Badshah thinks that the Raje's son is a brave soldier and a competent man. His Majesty is pleased with you. Therefore you should surrender what territories belonging to him you have conquered and retain what foreign territories you have annexed. Sahaji Raje has long been in his service and he has been duly promoted in rank and honour. - [Previous: 25.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.25.4) - [Next: 25.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.25.6) - [Up: 25](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.25) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.25.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.maratha.bakhar.sabhasad-bakhar~en-sen.25.5) · Pramāṇa