A History of the Mahrattas v1.c12.82

v1.c12.82

During Ali Adil Shah’s stay at Chimulgay, he sent several persons to Seedee Johur, assuring him of a favourable reception. He was at last prevailed upon to pay his respects at the royal camp, where he was received with every mark of civility and distinction; but as Ali Adil Shah was much under the influence of Ibrahim Khan, his personal enemy, Seedee Johur doubted the king’s sincerity, and embraced the earliest opportunity of returning to his Jagheer. There were at this time several petty rebellions in the northern part of the Carnatic, and as the king’s first intention was to prosecute the war against Sivajee, Seedee Johur was commissioned to suppress them; but as he showed no readiness to comply, it was supposed he secretly aided the insurgents, and that he was even connected with Sivajee.