History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c59.s9.13

v4.c59.s9.13

Meantime, the news of Afzal's coming had caused great terror and perplexity among Shivaji's followers, and they naturally shrank from the idea of resistance. At the first council of war which he held, they urged him to make peace, as the enemy was strong and hostilities would only cause a great loss of life to their side.