History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c57.10

v4.c57.10

Maharashtra its natural features, boundaries, and crops, 14—character of the Maratha people, 16—simplicity and uniformity of their society, 17—their love of independence, 18—Maratha soldier castes, 19—the Bhonslé family, 21—Shahji's career, 21—birth of Shivaji, 23—his early training, 24—religious influence on him, 25—early conquest of Bijapuri forts, 27—Shahji imprisoned at Bijapur, 28—how released, 30—the Morés of Javli, 30—murder of the Morés, 31—Shivaji's earliest dominions, 32—Shiva raids Ahmadnagar and Junnar (1657), 35—submits to Aurangzib, 39—his conquests in N. Konkan, 41—early officers, 43—Afzal Khan sent to crush Shivaji, 44—his message to Shivaji, 45—interview arranged, 47—Afzal slain, 49—his army routed, 50