During the time period of kings, wars and invasion, a king never used to declare war when they get angry, emotional or lose someone or something. They used to attack when it is the right time.
So when it is was the right time? The right time was basically when a kingdom is vulnerable due to some reason. History tells you everyone kingdom has constantly been through vulnerable phase.
And many kings lost theirs lives, kingdom and people only because they were attacked during their vulnerable period. This was true for Chhatrapati Shivaji too. His kingdom was in vulnerable period many times.
Let’s understand how Shivaji protected his kingdom in vulnerable phase.
Step 1:
He used to identify a vulnerable period is going to come before it comes.
Step 2:
He used to analyse which enemy is more likely to take advantage of this vulnerability.
Step 3:
He used to write a letter to that enemy saying I am fine with working under your rule.
Step 4:
The vulnerability time starts.
Step 5:
The enemy used to think anyhow he has accepted to work under us what is the point to attack Chhatrapati?
Step 6:
This gave Chhatrapati enough time to consolidate his strength.
Step 7:
Enemy sends official Farman (Oder) to join them and work under them.
Step 8:
Chhatrapati refuses.
Step 9:
Enemy lost an opportunity to attack.
Step 10:
Even if they attack now, Shivaji is in a position to defend his Kingdom.
This is why Mughals won against Rajputs but failed to stop Marathas.
