New History of the Marathas v1.c10.94

v1.c10.94

Jay Sinh writes, “After the arrival of the imperial army near Pabal, Shivaji’s agents began to visit me and again up to my arrival at Poona they twice brought letters for me. But I gave no answer and sent them back in disappointment. He again sent me a long Hindi letter saying that he was a useful servant of the imperial threshold and would readily help in the conquest of Bijapur. I wrote to him in answer that “the imperial army was sent against you. If you desire your own life and safety, be a slave to the Imperial Court.” When he was put to hard straits and our troops captured Rudramal, Shiva made a proposal, and begged to spare his life and property. I gave no answer and continued my war against him. On 20 May Shiva’s Guru styled Raghunath Pandit arrived on a secret embassy and stated Shiva’s terms of submission. I declined to negotiate with him. The Pandit went back and brought another message. I told him if Shiva consents to obey the Emperor’s orders, he would be pardoned. On 9th June the Brahman went to Shiva and on the 11th he brought the news that Shiva had arrived. I sent my Bakhshi to conduct Shiva in.”