Shivaji and His Times c5.s6.21

c5.s6.21

After the death of Dadaji Kond-dev it was naturally the aim of Shivaji to bring all parts of Shahji's western jagir under his own control, so as to form a compact State ruled by one authority. But this was effected gradually and took years to complete, as it was not wise for him then to employ force on all sides.