History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c60.s18.2

v4.c60.s18.2

Arrived at Mathura, he found the boy Shambhuji worn out by fatigue and unable to proceed further. Three Deccani Brahmans,—Krishnaji, Kashi, and Visaji, brothers-in-law of Moro Trimbak (the Peshwa), were living at this holy city. Niraji knew them and confided to them the story of Shivaji's escape and his present plight. They nobly responded to the appeal in the name of their country and faith, and braving all risks of imperial vengeance in the event of detection, they agreed to keep Shambhuji till Shivaji should reach home and write for him. One of the brothers, Krishnaji, even undertook to guide the fugitives as far as Benares.