A History of the Mahrattas v1.c17.90

v1.c17.90

The imperial service sustained considerable loss this year by the death of Dilere Khan. He had great experience in Deccan warfare, had seen more service than most officers of his time, and had signalized himself on many occasions. He was always suspected, and in his old age neglected, by the Emperor after having fought his battles for twenty-six years. A just retribution, when we know that in joining the crafty Aurungzebe he became a traitor to the cause of the generous, confiding and unfortunate Dara.