New History of the Marathas v1.c9.80

v1.c9.80

Salabat Khan was a resourceful commander. He pressed the siege with vigour and contrived soon to make Shivaji’s position perilous. Jija Bai at Rajgad learned that the siege of Panhālā was being hard-pressed against Shivaji and feeling extremely anxious about his safety, called Netāji Pālkar to her side and chided him for his indifference in the matter of relieving the siege of Panhālā. Parmānand has eloquently described Jija Bai’s interview with Netāji, who assured her that all would be well.