New History of the Marathas v1.c11.14

v1.c11.14

We must now resume the story of Shivaji’s visit to Agra. On that 12th of May the palace Hall Diwani-i-Am of Agra presented a unique spectacle. The whole square bristled with men and their varied equipment, and formed a grand exhibition of the highest Mughal splendour. The Emperor was weighed against various costly articles according to the Hindu fashion and then took his seat on the Peacock Throne. Let us quote from the eye witness’ description of the part Shivaji played on this occasion :—