A History of the Mahrattas v1.c13.57

v1.c13.57

When this army marched, Ram Sing, the son of Raja Jey Sing, was directed to reside at the Emperor's court, on pretence of doing his father honour, but in reality as a hostage for his conduct. It was so contrived that Jey Sing's approach was not known to Sivajee, when he embarked on his maritime expedition. The force crossed the Nerbuddah about the month of February. Jeswunt Sing and Sultan Mauzum were recalled, but Jey Sing took an opportunity of paying his respects to the prince at Aurungabad, and then marched on to Poona. He arrived there early in April, and no time was lost in commencing operations. He invested Poorundhur; and leaving Dilere Khan to prosecute the siege, he himself blockaded Singurh, and pushed on his advanced parties as far as Rajgurh.