A History of the Mahrattas v1.c18.144
A History of the Mahrattas v1.c18.144
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Wakinkerah was merely a fortified town, but the siege lasted many months: Pemnaik defended himself with resolution, drove back the Moghul advanced posts, whilst Dhunnajee Jadow perpetually harassed their camp. The imperial officers had become so dastardly, and the troops so shameless, that the mere appearance of Dhunnajee's cavalry made them turn to flight.³