A History of the Mahrattas v1.c23.1
A History of the Mahrattas v1.c23.1
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v1.c23.1
A.D. 1739.—SHORTLY after the departure of Nadir Shah, Bajee Rao sent a letter to the Emperor expressive of his submission and obedience, and a nuzur of one hundred and one gold mohurs, which was acknowledged in suitable terms, and a splendid khillut ¹ sent in return. He is assured by the Emperor that the rank, Jagheers, districts, and inheritance, already conferred on him, shall be confirmed, and that he may depend on finding his interests best promoted by continuing steadfast in his duty to the imperial government.²