History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s18.1

v4.c64.s18.1

We have already explained why Shambhuji did not go to war with the English traders of the west coast, in spite of the provocations he had received from them, and how the English successfully observed a policy of "keeping fair with all" the rival Powers of the land. A closer approach between the two was made in 1684.