A History of Assam c10.81
A History of Assam c10.81
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c10.81
His dominions, as far as the Bar Nadi, were annexed to the Delhi empire and Mukarram Khān’s brother was left in command of the Mughal garrison, which was at first stationed at Khelah. On his death, in 1616, Mukarram Khān himself was appointed governor, and moved the head-quarters to Hājo. Several Muhammadan notables were given estates in the conquered country, and 10,000 to 12,000 pāiks, or soldiers armed with shields and swords, were sent up from Bengal and provided with land in return for military service.