A History of the Mahrattas v1.c11.31

v1.c11.31

A.D. 1649.—On being brought to court, Shahjee was urged to suppress his son’s rebellion ; for which purpose freedom of correspondence was allowed between them. Shahjee persisted in declaring that he was unconnected with his son ; that Sivajee was as much in rebellion against him as against the king’s government ; and recommended his being reduced to obedience by force of arms. Nothing he urged could convince Mohummud Adil Shah of his innocence ; and, being enraged at his supposed contumacy, he ordered Shahjee to be confined in a stone dungeon, the door of which was built up, except a small opening ; and he was told, that if within a certain period his son did not submit, the aperture should be for ever closed.