A History of the Mahrattas v1.c12.63

v1.c12.63

Although he did not then rank among the nobility, his appointment excited less jealousy than if he had been one of either party; but he did not long escape their envy. His army was twice as large as that lately commanded by Afzool Khan; and Fazil Mohummud Khan, the son of Afzool Khan, who was anxious to avenge his father’s murder, volunteered to accompany him. It was determined to open the campaign by the siege of Panalla; but before the march of the troops Seedee Johur was dignified with the title of Sulabut Khan.¹ Futih Khan the Seedee was prepared to attack Sivajee’s possessions in the Concan, on the advance of Seedee Johur; and the Deshmookhs of Waree, whose fears prompted them to act vigorously, were directed to cooperate for the same purpose.