A History of the Mahrattas v1.c16.51

v1.c16.51

During Sivajee’s absence, Moro Trimmul the Peishwa provided for the security of the territory with his usual activity and ability. The war with the Seedees, who were reinforced every season by the Moghul fleet from Surat, continued to be waged with rancorous enmity. Descents upon the Mahratta coast, actions with vessels on both sides, attempts to burn the Seedee’s fleet, and a slow but lasting cannonade on Jinjeera, was the manner in which the warfare was maintained.³ The only event which it seems requisite to particularize, was the supersession of Seedee Sumbhole by Seedee Kassim, in consequence of an order from the Emperor. The title conferred on the new chief, who is admitted by the Mahrattas to have been an excellent officer, was Yakoot Khan, the same as that of his predecessor.