History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s1.3

v4.c64.s1.3

Meantime, at the Maratha capital as soon as Shivaji's funeral was over, the question of filling the vacant throne called for immediate decision. Soyra Bai convinced most of the ministers and generals present there that the accession of Shambhuji would mean disaster to the State and their own loss and humiliation, while her son's character promised better times for his subjects. They agreed, and Rajaram was proclaimed as king by the ministers present in Raigarh, on the lead of Annaji Datto.