History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s16.7

v4.c64.s16.7

On arriving near Goa, Shah Alam demanded a huge fee from the Portuguese for having saved them from being plundered by Shambhuji! He then tried to bring the imperial gallivats from the sea up the river of Goa to his camp. This the Portuguese disallowed as likely to endanger the safety of their city, and in revenge the Prince ordered his army to plunder the village of Nerul in Bardes. If we may believe Manucci, he also plotted to seize Goa by treachery. This rupture with the Portuguese was the worst mistake that the Prince could have committed, because it ultimately caused the annihilation of his army through famine.