History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c51.s3.1

v3.c51.s3.1

Two days before this date he wrote a false letter to his father to disarm his suspicion. "The brother and son of the new Rana, under the guidance of Tahawwur Khan, have descended from the hills and come to me. The Rathor leaders also have come here to make terms through the mediation of the Khan. They urge that unless I myself conduct them to your Majesty and personally beg pardon on their behalf, they cannot compose their minds for coming over to our side. In making this demand they appeal to the precedent of Shah Jahan, when Crown Prince, having personally presented the then Maharana's son to the Emperor Jahangir, [and thus made a lasting peace with the Rajputs]. If this condition is not fulfilled, they decline to come. I am therefore, starting [with them] for your Presence." (Adab, No. 676.)