Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 37.2

37.2

It is therefore well that a friendly proposal has come. I should, therefore, receive (the envoy) with honour and respect and send my own envoy with him." This decision being approved by all, Raghunath Bhat Pandit Rav was sent on an embassy with horses, elephants and servants. Clothes of honour were sent to Jayasing Raje and the Khan. When the Pant obtained an interview, he submitted the following proposal of the Maharaja in course of his negotiation, — "You say that I should make friendship with the Badshah and (I know) I should do so. But what territories and forts I possess I have won by my own prowess. They were foreign territories (previous to my conquest). They should not be disturbed by the Badshah and peace should be maintained. It is necessary to me that I should secure promotion and advancement by a personal interview. We have therefore no difference of opinion." Hearing this frank proposal Jaya Sing Raje answered, — "As you have restored and defended the overthrown Hindu religion, I am pleased with you. As Ram Sing is my son, so are you. By my oaths I assert I have no other intention. Let me know what you want me to get for you from the Badshah and we will decide (our future course) accordingly." Having answered him in this manner, Jaya Sing arranged an interview between the envoy and Dilel Khan.