[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Travellers (1500–1858)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel) › [Storia do Mogor](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci) › [Storia do Mogor (Irvine)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine) › 133 # Storia do Mogor 133: Shah 'Alam negotiates with Shiva Ji. Storia do Mogor (Irvine) 133 - **Language:** English ### [133](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.133) At the time that Shah 'Alam was in Aurangabad he began to write to Shiva Ji, hoping to draw the fox into the trap. He therefore wrote to him secretly with many professions of friendship, after which he asked for advice whether, now that he had his father's army under him and the officers on his side, he would not do well to rebel, and do as his father had done to Shahjahan. Shiva Ji's reply was that the opportunity was favourable, and if he did not make his attempt then, it might be that he would never again have the same easy chance. Shah 'Alam thought that already Shiva Ji was approaching the trap, and therefore continued to send friendly letters. In them he stated that he had now made up his mind to make the attempt, but he prayed him to join in the enterprise. He pledged his word that if the plan succeeded he would without fail make him prince of all the Dakhin ; he would never break his word as his father had done. Shiva Ji, who pretended not to penetrate the designs of Aurangzeb, wrote to Shah 'Alam that most willingly would he join him and take vengeance upon Aurangzeb, and by his death put an end to the wars in the south. But, not having the cash required for a grand campaign, it was necessary for him to receive a large sum of money. With this he would collect his men, who at the time of his imprisonment had gone to their homes. In addition, he must have authority to plunder several wealthy towns and villages. After that task was done, he gave his word that he would join. All this was conceded by Shah 'Alam \[123\], a large sum of money was sent, and he (Shiva Ji) was allowed to plunder in all directions. By this means Shiva Ji grew rich, and recruited many men and strengthened his fortresses. - [Previous: 132](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.132) - [Next: 134.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.134.1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.133](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.manucci~en-irvine.133) · Pramāṇa