A History of the Mahrattas v1.c13.50
A History of the Mahrattas v1.c13.50
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v1.c13.50
On first view it appears extraordinary that Aurungzebe, after what had occurred, did not prosecute the war against Sivajee with greater vigour ; but his own insecurity, the apprehensions of a usurper, especially during his father's life, and the natural distrust of a jealous disposition, sufficiently account for the delay, independent of discussions with the court of Persia, his ultimate views of subjugating the whole Deccan at once, and the contempt he entertained for 'the mountain rat,'⁴ as it is said he affected to style Sivajee.