‘This is a part of raising a kingdom. Don’t it let deter you. If you were not a formidable enemy, the Mughal and Adil Shahi troops would not have been so worried. These men have foresight—Aurangzeb was aware of your growing strength even when he was a Subedar in the Deccan and he had warned Adil Shah. Don’t be worried about Shaista Khan. I am impressed that you have managed to keep them at bay. I am convinced that you will win.
