A History of the Mahrattas v1.c7.185

v1.c7.185

to impose upon the kings of Beejapoor, or rather the agents of that state. Their preservation in the hands of those holding the office is a proof that they gained their end. The Deshmookhs, however, are certainly of much greater antiquity than has been supposed by some men of great research, in other matters connected with revenue. Mr. Grant, for one, in his Political Analysis, fixes the date of the original institution in A.D. 1582, during the reign of Akber.