A History of the Mahrattas v1.c14.55

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as well as embezzlement; and his punishments were rigorous. Officers and men who had distinguished themselves, who were wounded, or who had suffered in any way, were always gratified by promotions, honour, or compensation. Sivajee did not approve of the Jagheer system; he confirmed many, but with the exception of the establishment for his forts, he seldom, if ever, bestowed new military Jagheers, and gave away very few as personal assignments. Enam lands were granted by him as well in reward of merit, in conformity with the tenets of his faith; a gift of land, especially to Bramins, being of all charities the most acceptable to the divinity.¹