A History of Assam c13.111

c13.111

In 1758 the Daflas, who had never yet been properly subdued, committed several raids near Ghilādhāri. As a punishment, forts were erected along the frontier, and the Daflas were prohibited from entering the plains. The blockade had the desired effect. A deputation came down from the hills and gave up the captives, and brought presents for Rājesvar Singh. The king, however, was not satisfied, and caused members of the deputation to be arrested. Their relatives retaliated by seizing thirty-five Assamese and two cannon. This led to an exchange of captives, and an agreement was made whereby the Daflas were permitted to levy yearly from each family in the Duārs, or submontane tract along the foot of the hills, a *pura* of paddy and three hundred and twenty cowries, on condition of their refraining from other acts of aggression.