The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c18.48

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In Bundelkhand Champat Rāi, a new chief, had asserted his leadership. He had been a friend of Bīr Singh, had assisted Jujhār Singh in his rebellion and after Jujhār Singh’s death adopted one of his sons named Prithvī Rāj. When Shāh Jahān travelled to Lahore early in 1639 Champat Rāi became more daring, and though 'Abdullah Khān was deputed to bring Bundelkhand into order his efforts were not successful. One of his officers surprised the Bundelā forces between Orchha and Jhānsī and took Prithvī Rāj, who was sent to be confined in the state prison of the Gwalior fort, but Champat Rāi escaped. Changes in the command produced no improvement till in May, 1642, Pahār Singh, son of Bīr Singh, secured the submission of Champat Rāi, who entered the Moghul service. Jealousy between these two rivals for chieftainship induced Champat Rāi to join prince Dārā, though even there he was pursued by the machinations of Pahār Singh.