The correct option is C Siddis
Portuguese, and not French, were an old ally of Aurangzeb. Siddis of Janjira were the new ally and old enemy of the Marathas. But the battle skills of Sambhaji made it near to impossible for Aurangzeb to capture any fort or region at that moment. The war went for five years in futile for Aurangzeb's dream. Marathas were found strong unbeatable and strong in those years.