Shivaji and His Times c13.s7.1

c13.s7.1

In this way the procession arrived at the Dad Mahal or Palace of Justice. There all stopped before the gate, keeping perfect order, while Shivaji attended by five of his officers ascended the stairs and entered the palace-hall where Qutb Shah was waiting for him. The Sultan came forward, embraced Shivaji, and seated him by his side on the royal carpet. The wazir Madanna was also permitted to sit down; all others remained standing. The ladies of the harem looked on the scene with wonder through the latticed windows around.