History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c74.s2.3

v5.c74.s2.3

∗ The Madras Diary, 8 January 1681, records the popular report that he was seized and put in irons by Santaji Bhonslé on hearing a (false) rumour that Shambhuji had been cut in pieces by one of his great commanders and that Rajaram was seated on the throne. In Dec. 1682 Raghunath returned to Maharashtra and was locally employed by Shambhuji as a majmuadar. He died at Balni on the 4th May following (Z. S.)