A History of the Mahrattas v1.c9.61

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³ The origin of this name, as here used, is probably to be found in the Arabic word *Moqaita*, signifying the place of collecting the customs or revenue. The subsequent application of the word Mokassa by the Mahrattas, though perhaps taken from this source, is, like several of their revenue terms, more arbitrary than derivative.