Storia do Mogor 116.1

116.1

Although at first Aurangzeb did not pay much attention to the war against Shiva Ji, still, he could not help noticing that this prince was continuously increasing in strength. He either captured Mogul forts or appropriated towns belonging to Bijapur. Mahabat Khan, in spite of having a large army, could not restrain the fury of this robber. While Mahabat Khan was investing a fortress, Shiva Ji went off once more and plundered Surat. Aurangzeb called to his presence Rajah Jai Singh, in whose prudence and valour he had great confidence, and in a friendly way said he could no longer endure the insults of Shiva Ji; therefore he had come to the resolve that he would go in person against this rebel. For it was necessary either that he should go on this campaign, or that Rajah Jai Singh should undertake to suppress Shiva Ji. Rajah Jai Singh, with due politeness, replied to Aurangzeb that if His Majesty would deign to take a rest, and do him the honour of appointing him to this expedition, he would take upon himself the defeat of Shiva Ji, would repress his assaults, and, if necessary, His Majesty so requiring, would deliver him into his hands alive.