History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c63.s17: § 25 Dilir invades Bijapur Shivaji aids Adil Shah
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c63.s17
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§ 25 Dilir invades Bijapur Shivaji aids Adil Shah
v4.c63.s17.1
On 18th August, Dilir crossed the Bhima at Dhulkhed, 40 m due north of Bijapur, and opened a new campaign against Masaud. That helpless regent begged aid from Shivaji, sending to him an envoy named Hindu Rao charged with this piteous appeal: "The condition of this royalty is not hidden from you. There is no army, money, or ally for defending the fort and no provision at all. The enemy is strong and ever bent on war. You are a hereditary servant, elevated by this Court. And, therefore, you will feel for this house more than others can. We cannot defend the kingdom and its forts without your aid. Be true to your salt; turn towards us. Command what you consider proper, and it shall be done by us."
v4.c63.s17.2
Shivaji undertook the defence of Bijapur, as we have seen in Ch. 42. Shambhuji, who had fled from Dilir, reached Panhala about the 4th of December.