History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s12.15

v4.c64.s12.15

∗ Pissurlencar [ii. 68 et seq.] argues against this view, the gist of his contention being that it was the time-honoured policy of the Portuguese ever since the days of Akbar to remain friendly with the Mughal empire. But this does not explain the Viceroy's open breach with Shambhuji in 1682.