Shivaji and His Times c5.s3.9

c5.s3.9

(v) After the conquest of Javli (January 1656), came the rapid extension of his territory and forces. His striking power and material resources were at once more than doubled by this annexation, and soon afterwards he rounded off his possessions by completing the seizure of his father's entire western jagir and invaded Konkan. The four years 1656—1659 were for him crowded with conspicuous achievements, which made his ascent to an independent throne but a single and easy step.