[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [A History of the Mahrattas](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826) › v1.c19.150 # A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.150 A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.150 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.150](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.150) ‘ It little behoves the merchants, I am sure, to say our government is supported by violence, insults, and piracies ; for-as-much as Maharaja (which is Sivajee) making war against four kings, founded and established his kingdom. This was our introduction and beginning ; and whether or no, by these ways, this government hath proved durable, your Excellency well knows, so likewise did your predecessors ; and whether it is durable or no, I would have your Excellency consider, it is certain nothing in this world is durable, which if your Excellency does consider, the way of this world is well known. - [Previous: v1.c19.149](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.149) - [Next: v1.c19.151](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.151) - [Up: v1.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.150](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.150) · Pramāṇa