The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.17

v4.c21.17

During the next four years, the government of the Deccan followed an even course, only disturbed by minor Marāthā raids here and there. The Nizām used to go out on tour every winter and return to Aurangābād or Burhānpur for cantoning during the rainy season. He collected tribute from his dependents, like the Rājās of (western) Kanara and the Pathān Nawābs, and attended to the normal administration, following his usual practice of changing the local officers every two years.