A History of the Mahrattas v1.c16.64

v1.c16.64

Sivajee remained at Putta until he received an express from Musaood Khan, entreating him to return southward and make an effort to relieve the city: 'that Dilere Khan had run his approaches close to the walls, and that nothing but prompt exertion could save them.'² Sivajee again set off for Beejapoor, when news reached him that his son Sumbhajee had fled and joined Dilere Khan. He directed his army to pursue their route under Humbeer Rao, whilst he himself retired to Panalla to devise means of bringing back Sumbhajee.