A History of the Mahrattas v1.c18.7

v1.c18.7

The Moghul besieging force, under Yeatikad Khan, destined for the Concan, could not enter that country before the fair season. The first place attacked was Raigurh; but the Moghuls, though assisted by the Seedee, made little progress for several months, till a discontented Mahratta, named Sooryajee Peesal, who had served in the army of Sivajee, joined Yeatikad Khan and engaged to bring a body of choice Mawulees, provided he should be entrusted with the command of them and obtained the Khan’s assistance in getting possession of the hereditary rights of Deshmookh of Waee, to which he pretended a claim. These conditions being accepted, Peesal performed his part of the agreement, and the early surrender of the fort was principally ascribed to his exertions. Peesal accompanied Yeatikad Khan, and the Seedee had several of his ancient possessions restored to him.