Shivaji and His Times c5.s6.28

c5.s6.28

A later but very reliable Persian history of Bijapur, viz., *Basatin-i-Salatin* (325-327), supplies some additional information:—"Shahji, withdrawing his head from obedience to the Nawab Mustafa Khan, began to oppose him, till at last the Nawab decided to arrest him. One day he made Baji Rao Ghorpade and Jaswant Rao Asad-Khani get their forces ready and sent them very early in the morning to Shahji's camp. Shahji, having passed the preceding night in mirth and revelry, was still sleeping in bed. As soon as the two Raos arrived and he learnt of their purpose, he in utter bewilderment took horse and galloped away from his house alone. Baji Ghorpade gave chase, caught him, and brought him before the Nawab, who threw him into confinement. His contingent of 3,000 cavalry was dispersed, and his camp was thoroughly looted...Adil Shah on hearing of it.....sent from his Court Afzal Khan to bring Shahji away and an eunuch to attach his property." Shahji was brought in chains to Bijapur and kept in prison along with his eldest son.