The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.s1.71
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c21.s1.71
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Not only the great Muslim nobles of northern India but also the Hindu chieftains of Rājasthān were weary of the aggressions of the Marāthās, who were credited with the design of overthrowing even the pageant of Moghul sovereignty. Many had on this account entered into correspondence with the Abdālī and had begged him to free them from the burden of Marāthā oppression. The Abdālī himself had recently received from the Marāthās provocation so gross as to call for immediate and severe chastisement.