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6. A gold- sprinkled arzdasht submitted by Shahji Bhonsle to Ali Adil II

regarding the release of the Guru (probably Ramdas, the spiritual master of

Shivaji) and for receiving the presents and arrears.

Shahji reports to Ali Adil Shah II how the Naik fell upon him with a

large army and how he was repulsed by him. Subsequently the Guru‟s

followers besieged the fort at Devannapatam and were compelled to flee. Again

they offered resistance but due to shortage of food and provision they had to

offer submission.

This document has no date, but the facts show that it should have been

prepared between 1071 A.H. and 1073 A.H. (1660 and 1662 A.D.) when

Shivaji was at large in the Carnatic and Siddi Jauhar openly revolted against his

master, Adil Shah II, and joined Shivaji against him.

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7. Farman of Ali Adil II, dated 22 Jamadi I, 1071, A.H. (13 January 1661)
directing Chokal Nakappa Naik of Madura to remit his peshkash to Shahji

Bhonsle.

In this Farman Shahji has been addressed with high-sounding and

honorific titles and epithets. It is to be noted that the term “farzand” has been

used for him. In those days this term was meant for those whose services were

exceedingly commendable and meritorious. We know that the title of “farzand”

was granted to Feroz Jung by Aurangazeb when Bijapur was conquered at his

hand. Some documents show that Afzal Khan and Madu Bhanji were also

honoured with the same title for their services.

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