The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c19.123
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c19.123
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Shivājī next, under the persuasion of Jay Singh, paid a visit to Aurangzīb’s court at Āgra (22 May, 1666). But this purely country-bred warrior felt humiliated at being ranked as a noble commanding 5000 men and left unnoticed after his presentation. He created a scene, accused the emperor of breach of faith, and swooned away in vexation of spirit. At this display of unfriendly feeling, he was ordered to be kept under police surveillance and forbidden the court. His appeals to the emperor and his ministers for leave to return home were fruitless, and after three months of captivity he slipped out of Āgra (29 August) with his son, deceiving his guards by lying concealed in two large baskets of sweetmeats which were preceded and followed by baskets of real sweets. Then, following a roundabout route, via Muttra, Allahābād, Benares, Gayā and Telingāna, he reached home on 30 November, 1666.