Muntakhab al-lubab 47: Seventh Year of the Reign, 1074 a.h. (1664 a.d.).

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[Text, vol. ii. p. 177.] Despatches arrived from Prince Mu'azzam to the effect that Sívají was growing more and more daring, and every day was attacking and plundering the Imperial territories and caravans. He had seized the ports of Jíwal, Pabal and others near Súrat, and attacked the vessels of pilgrims bound to Mecca. He had built several forts by the sea-shore, and had entirely interrupted maritime intercourse. He had also struck copper coins (sikka-i púl) and huns in the fort of Ráj-garh. Mahárája Jaswant had endeavoured to suppress him, but without avail. Rája Jai Sing [and many other nobles] were sent to join the armies fighting against him.