History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c65.s1.4

v4.c65.s1.4

But a rupture with Bijapur could not be long averted. No response came from any Adil-Shahi officer to the Emperor's appeal for co-operation with him by recovering what Shambhuji had seized of their master's territory; "they would not leave the side of Shambhu," as the Bijapur historian frankly admits. (B.S. 528.) The Emperor received repeated and clear proofs of the help that the Marathas used to get from the Bijapuri Government. Adil Shah's secret treaty with Shivaji in 1663 had been strengthened by the Maratha king's priceless services in defeating Dilir Khan's attempt on Bijapur in 1679. And in Shambhuji, both Adil Shah and his advisers knew that they had their only reliable friend in the day of need.