History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c61.s2.11

v4.c61.s2.11

In the meantime Jai Singh made himself secure on the Golkonda side. As he wrote to his master, "It is highly expedient to show imperial favours to Qutb Shah now, and to induce him to give up the idea of joining the Bijapuris. Therefore, I have made friendly and conciliatory overtures to him...... If the veil is withdrawn [from our real intention about him] and he despairs of peace with us, then he will be driven to ally himself with Adil Shah." (H.A. 72a.)