A History of the Mahrattas v1.c14.51

v1.c14.51

The only exceptions to plunder made by Sivajee were in favour of cows, cultivators, and women¹; these were never to be molested, nor were any but rich Mahomedans, or Hindoos in their service, who could pay a ransom, to be made prisoners. No soldier in the service of Sivajee was permitted to carry any female follower with him in the field, on pain of death.