A History of the Mahrattas v1.c4.16

v1.c4.16

Shahjee’s progress after entering the service of Beejapoor—marries a second wife.—Two sons by his first wife, Sumbhajee and Sivajee ; and one son by his second wife, Venkajee.—Shahjee departs for the Carnatic, and sends his first wife and his son Sivajee to reside on his Jagheer at Poona, under the care of Dadajee Konedeo.—Political views of the Courts of Beejapoor and Golcondah.—The Moghuls introduce a new revenue system, and the Fusslee era into the Deccan.—Revenue system of Dadajee Konedeo.—The Mawuls’ improvement of the condition of their inhabitants.—Sivajee’s education—disposition, and early pursuits.—His three first adherents—obtains possession of the fort of Torna—manner of justifying the proceeding—builds Rajgurh.—Dadajee Konedeo’s death.—The Killidars of Chakun and Kondaneh gained over by Sivajee—makes himself master of Sopa, and the fortress of Poorundhur . . . . . pp. 94–107