Shivaji and His Times c8.s27.2

c8.s27.2

Into this *Diwan-i-am*, Kumar Ram Singh ushered Shivaji with his son Shambhuji and ten of his officers. On behalf of the Maratha chief, 1,500 gold pieces were laid before the Emperor as present (*nazar*) and Rs. 6,000 as benedictory offering (*nisar*). Aurangzib graciously cried out, "Come up, Shivaji Rajah!" Shivaji was led to the foot of the throne and made three *salams*. Then, at a sign from the Emperor, he was conducted back to the place reserved for him among the third-grade nobles, the work of the darbar proceeded, and Shivaji seemed to have been forgotten.