History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c60.s15.13

v4.c60.s15.13

Shivaji next tried to win the prime minister over, and paid him a visit, begging him to use his influence over the Emperor to send him back to the Deccan with adequate resources for extending the Mughal empire there. Jafar Khan, warned by his wife (a sister of Shaista Khan) not to trust himself too long in the company of Shivaji, hurriedly ended the interview, saying "All right; I shall speak to the Emperor and make the arrangements." Shivaji knew that he meant to do nothing.