History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s6.4

v4.c64.s6.4

Three hundred Maratha foot soldiers were told off to form his body-guard, and Shambhuji's subahdars (collectors) near about waited on him to pay their respects. A fortnight after his arrival, Hiraji Farzand (a natural son of Shahji) brought him a letter from Shambhuji with presents,—a thousand hun, a large string of great pearls with a diamond pendant, a large aigrette set with diamonds, and many pieces of costly cloth. Netaji Palkar was left in attendance upon him as Shambhuji's representative. "All the respect imaginable is paid to him and provisions for himself horse and men are daily brought in by the several subahdars, (it) being Shambhuji's order. He is in want of money but hath with him jewels of great value." (Bomb. to Surat, 10th and 21st June, 1681, quoted in Orme's Frag. 268—270; M.A. 211; Akh.]