Shivaji and His Times c8.s6.1

c8.s6.1

Shaista Khan had, as we have seen, occupied Puna in May 1660 and retired there after the capture of Chakan in the following August. He took up his residence in what was then the best house of the future Maratha capital, the unpretentious home of Shivaji's childhood. His harem was with him, and around his mansion lay the quarters of his guards and attendants, the band-room and offices. Further off, across the road leading southwards to Singh-garh lay the camp of his lieutenant, Maharajah Jaswant Singh and his contingent of 10,000 men.