History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c60.s14.3

v4.c60.s14.3

Besides the problematical viceroyalty of the Deccan, Shivaji had some humbler but more necessary objects which could be gained only by a personal interview with the Emperor. He had requested that the Emperor should order the Siddi, now an imperial servant, to cede Janjira island to him. According to a modern and unreliable chronicle, (Chit. 107), he had also hopes of gaining the imperial sanction to his plan of exacting chauth from Bijapur territory. On these points the replies from Delhi had been evasive; but much better result could be expected from an interview and personal representation.