History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s17.7

v4.c64.s17.7

Where was Shambhuji all this time? After the failure of his attack on Goa at the end of 1683, he entirely gave himself up to pleasure. On 10th February 1684, the Dutch factors write, "Shambhuji is not in very good odour with his officers. He diverts himself far too much with women and drink." (D.R. vol. 37, No. 936.) Manucci (ii. 258) gives the same evidence, "Shambhuji's victories were not the fruit of his own labour, but were due to his officers. He was much more inclined to spend his time with women, amusement, and wine, than to take the field and emulate the example of valour and untiring exertion bequeathed him by his father." The Maratha ministers, however, were wise enough to aid Bijapur when Adil Shah was hard pressed by the Mughals, but from the character of their master such aid was not effective* like that given by Shivaji in 1679.