A History of the Mahrattas v1.c11.19

v1.c11.19

³ The manner of surprising these forts is not satisfactorily explained; but a traditionary account of one of Sivajee’s exploits suggested a like attempt by a body of insurgents in the Concan-Ghaut-Mahta, who took up arms against the Peishwa’s government in modern times, during the administration of Trimbukjee Dainglia. It was usual for the villagers, in the vicinity of the hill-forts, to contribute a quantity of leaves and grass for the purpose of thatching the houses