History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c78.s6.29

v5.c78.s6.29

Achalji, called in the Persian histories a *khesh* (son-in-law) of Shivaji, joined Aurangzib in Feb. 1686 and was created a 5-hazari. We find him still in service in March 1694. [M. A. 271 ; *Akh.* 13 March 1694.] Madhaji Narayan, who is described as the son of Shivaji's uncle, came over to the Mughal side with his son and nephews in Nov. 1694, and received his first appointment as a 2-hazari on 6th Jan. 1695. We find him as the Mughal thanadar of Budh-Panchgaon in 1704.*