A History of the Mahrattas v1.c11.23

v1.c11.23

As soon as Sivajee received this joyful intelligence, which exceeded his expectations, he hastened to Kallian, and, bestowing the highest encomium on Abajee Sonedeo, appointed him Soobehdar or governor of the country comprised in this important acquisition. No time was lost in commencing revenue arrangements. Ancient institutions were revived wherever a trace of them could be found ; and all endowments to temples or assignments to Bramins were carefully restored or maintained. As the Seedee was a formidable neighbour, Sivajee, to secure the hold already obtained on his Jagheer, gave orders for building two forts, Beerwaree near Gossala, and Linganah near Rairee.