Shivaji and His Times c13.s8.9

c13.s8.9

At last, all his objects having been gained, Shivaji left Haidarabad, early in March 1677, and marched due south towards the Krishna. From the city of Karnul he levied a contribution of five lakhs of hun. (Malkaré, 79.) Then he proceeded to the Nivritti Sangam where the Bhavanashi flows into the Krishna, 24 miles north-east of Karnul. This spot "is considered by the Hindus a most holy place of pilgrimage." Here and also in the whirlpool of Chakratirtha, a short distance below the junction, the Rajah bathed, performed the religious ceremonies of a pilgrim, and then made a rapid journey 37 miles due east to Shri Shaila, lightly attended, while his army waited for him at Anantpur (44 m. east of Karnul.)