Shivaji and His Times c8.s22.17

c8.s22.17

Thus, in less than three months from the date when he opened the campaign, Jai Singh had succeeded in bringing Shiva down on his knees; he had made this haughty chief cede a large part of his dominions and consent to serve as a dependent vassal of the Emperor. It was a splendid victory. Shiva loyally carried out his promises : in the war with Bijapur he with his contingent rendered distinguished service under the Mughal banner and was mentioned in the despatches.