[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.c19.15 # A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.15 A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.15 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.15) A.D. 1708.—Shao, on obtaining possession of Satara, formally seated himself on the throne, in the month of March, 1708. Gudadhur Prillhad was appointed Pritee Needhee, and Byhroo Punt Pingley was made Peishwa. The brother of Byhroo Punt, Neeloo Punt Moreishwur, who still adhered to Tara Bye, died shortly after at Rangna. Dhunnajee Jadow was confirmed in his rank of Senaputtee, and the right of making collections in several districts was delegated to him. At this period of confusion the revenue was realized on no fixed principle, but levied as opportunity presented itself in the manner of contribution. The principal Carcoons employed by Dhunnajee in revenue affairs, were Abbajee Poorundhuree,¹ Koolkurnee of Sassoor ² (Sasswur) near Poona, and another Bramin Koolkurnee of Sreewurdun,³ in the district of Choule, a village then claimed by the Seedee, from which, in consequence of some intrigue connected with the Seedee’s enemy Angria, he had fled to Sassoor, and had been recommended to Dhunnajee Jadow by Abbajee Poorundhuree and Pures hram Trimbuck. The name of this Koolkurnee, afterwards so celebrated as the founder of the Peishwa’s power, was Ballajee Wishwanath Bhutt.⁴ - [Previous: v1.c19.14](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.14) - [Next: v1.c19.16](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.16) - [Up: v1.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.15](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.15) · Pramāṇa