Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 43.6

43.6

Some diplomatic projects about Karnatak have been submitted to the Maharaja, and he intends to see some places in his provinces. He wants to visit the province of Tanjore. I have been desired to see you and bring about a friendly alliance with your empire, so that you may be of use to him when need arises, and similarly he may be of service to you in time of need. With this intent I have come. You are devoted to religion, and to uphold that religion is the ambition of the Maharaja; you should therefore help and assist him. You should effect friendship between him and your master without any loss of honour on the part of the latter." Madanna Pant was highly pleased with Raghunath Pant. The Pant's speech and arguments were convincing, and in this manner did they meet. He was already acquainted with the Maharaja's fame and had also heard of the Pant. Madanna Pant now listened to him with more honour and attention than before and swore that eternal amity should be established. After settling that the aims of both the parties should be fulfilled, Madanna detained Raghunath and brought his attendants. It was arranged that Sivaji should see the Badshah on his way to Karnatak and the Pant was then dismissed.