History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c78.s6.9

v5.c78.s6.9

On 27th November Shahu was removed from the *gulal-bar* or enclosure of the Emperor's residence and sent to lodge near Kam Bakhsh's tents. Here some of the Maratha generals were expected to come and see him.* But the move failed. As Bhimsen bluntly puts it ;—"The prince repeatedly sent his men to Dhana. But, as the Marathas had not been vanquished, and the entire Deccan had come into their possession like a deliciously cooked pudding, why should they make peace?......The envoys of the prince returned in disappointment. Rajah Shahu was again placed under surveillance in the *gulal-bar*." Further details of these negotiations are