Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 39: Sivaji Demands Janjira from the Mughals.
Siva Chhatrapati (S. N. Sen) 39
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S. D. [240] The Maharaja issued orders for delivering the twenty-seven forts, according to the terms of the treaty, but demanded the possession of Janjira, and both Jaya Sing and Dilel Khan agreed to give it. But Siddi Sambal and Yakud Khan, when ordered to surrender the fort, replied that they would do so as soon as a Sanad from Delhi was produced, not otherwise. Every other place had been garrisoned according to the Sanads of Mirza Raje and Dilel Khan, but the Habsis did not deliver Janjira and demanded a letter from Delhi. The Mirza Raja became displeased in vain. The Maharaja answered, — "You require sanction from Delhi. Therefore get the proper guarantee from that place and give up the fort. When I get Janjira I will surrender the twenty seven forts including Trimbak, and I am quite agreeable to the other terms of the treaty."
[Sivaji, it appears, went to the imperial court to press this point]