Shri Shiv Chatrapati Caritr 1.5.7

1.5.7

To the Sarnobat, and the Majumdar, and the Karkuns, and men on the personal staff of the Raje, were given assignments on land revenue, for their salary. The land cultivated by them was taxed like that of the Rayats and the sum credited as [part of] their pay. The balance, of their dues (was paid by) 'barat' (orders) either on the Huzur (Central Government) or on the District (establishments). In this manner were their annual accounts punctually settled. Mokasa Mahals or villages with absolute rights should on no account be granted to the (men in the) army, the militia (Hasham) and the fort establishments. Every payment should be made by varats or with cash from the treasury. None but the Karkuns had any authority over the lands. All payments to the army, the militia, and the fort establishment should be made by the Karkuns. If mokasa were granted, the Rayats would grow unruly and wax strong; and the collection regulations would no longer be obeyed. If the Rayats grew powerful, there would be (rebellions) disturbance at various places. Those, who were given mokasas, if united with the Zamindars, would grow unruly. Therefore mokasas should not be granted to anybody.