Shivaji and His Times c8.s5.10

c8.s5.10

He was now free to settle accounts with Surya Rao, the Rajah of Shringarpur, who had tried to save himself by promising homage to Shivaji ever since the fall of Javli (1656) and repeatedly broken his faith in fear of his Bijapuri master. Punishment swiftly overtook the double-dealer. Shivaji now invaded Shringarpur by such a rapid march from Palli-vana that Surya Rao was taken entirely by surprise; he had not anticipated the blow and made no preparation for defence; even his captains were enjoying leave home! The Rajah had barely time to escape with his life, while Shivaji entered his city in triumph (29th April.) The rest of the small State was easily occupied and placed under Trimbak Bhaskar as governor, while the neighbouring hill-fort of Pratitgarh (=Prachitgarh) was put in repairs to protect the city.[*]