Later Mughals v2.c13.s10.18
Later Mughals v2.c13.s10.18
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∗ The Burhan-ul-futuh, 167a, and Khush-hal Chand, Berlin MS. 495, f. 1,003a, say that all power in the Dakhin under Alim Ali Khan had centred in Shankraji, who had lately come back from Dihli. Grant Duff, 206, says he was at Aurangabad as the envoy of Rajah Sahu. He was originally a clerk (karkun) under Shivaji, subsequently in 1690 appointed by Ram Raja to be Sucheo (formerly called Surnis). This was one of the eight principal offices of the Mahratta State, with the duties of record-keeper and examiner of letters. He retired from office during the siege of Jinji 1698, and went to Benares. Although an old man, he grew tired of this idle life and entered the service of Husain Ali Khan when he came to the Dakhin, Grant Duff, 105, 164, 171, 197, 198.