Shivaji reportedly commanded a 60,000 infantry after his conquest of Javli. On the other hand, Afzal Khan's army - including infantry and cavalry - had 10,000 soldiers. This number is supported by the English letter, as well as "Tarikh-i-Ali". Nicholas Gier claims that Maratha sources exaggerate the strength of Afzal Khan's forces in order to glorify Shivaji's victory, stating that it had as many as 35,000 infantry; 12,000 cavalry; and 500 cannons. The "Chitnis Bakhar" states that Afzal Khan's army numbered 30,000 men; and Sabhasad states that it had 12,000 cavalry plus additional infantry. "Shivaji-Pratpa", "Rairi Bakhar", "91 Qalami Bakhar", and "Tarikh-i-Shivaji" state that Afzal Khan's army numbered 12,000.