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# The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c19.121

The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c19.121

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### [v4.c19.121](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.burn-1937.v4.c19.121)

Next, from 16 to 20 January, 1664, Shivājī sacked the rich city of Surat unchecked, its cowardly governor having fled away without any attempt at resistance, though the English, Dutch and French factories successfully defended themselves. Nearly two-thirds of the town were destroyed by fire and the plunder exceeded ten million rupees in value.

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