History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c78.s6.24

v5.c78.s6.24

Satva's son, Baji Chavan Daflé, gave up his life most heroically in leading the storming party at the siege of Satara (13th April 1700).† But Satva himself had deserted the Mughals before 1695 and continued to raid the imperial territory for many years after [M. A. 406 and Akh.] Towards the end of 1699 he offered his submission, but on his way to the Mughal camp he was captured by Rajaram's men and taken to Satara [Akh. 15 Nov. 1699.] He continued his hostile activities for two years more, and came over to the Emperor as late as 30th August 1701, when he was presented to Aurangzib with his wrists bound together with a handkerchief like a captive. Imperial dignity having been thus satisfied, he was immediately released, created a 5-hazari, and given the jagir of Jath in reward of his late son's gallantry. In November he was employed to win the other Maratha sardars over to the imperial side. [Akh. 1 Nov. 1701.] Aurangzib always distrusted Satvaji Daflé as being in secret concert with the enemy; but he was too important a chief to be dismissed, and is very frequently mentioned in the Court bulletins. Satva died at Islampuri in July 1706. [M. A. 516.]