Riyaz al-salatin 9.4

9.4

And Gandah-golah (Caragola), on the banks of the Ganges, was the resort of traders and mahajans from various places. Owing to cheapness of food-grains and comforts, landholders and travellers and professional men came from every part, and dwelt there. And very often boundary disputes led to fightings with the Rajah of the Murang. Saif Khan, every year, used to go to Murshidabad for visiting Nawab Jafar Khan. The above Nawab used to treat him like a brother. Whenever a disturbance occurred in that district, the aforesaid Nawab used to send troops for assistance. From Gandahgolah (Caragola) and the banks of the Ganges to the Murang, the tract of Purniah is about ten days' journey in extent. And from the mountains of the Murang, a route leads to Kuch-Behar and Assam. And the tribute of the Rajah of the Murang was paid in game