Later Mughals v2.c16.s6.t1.22
Later Mughals v2.c16.s6.t1.22
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v2.c16.s6.t1.22
Crossing at the ferries opposite Auruya and Sarai Ajit Mal, [in the Etawa district] the Mahrattas plundered Khanpur, Derapur, Mangalpur, Sikandra, and Shinganpur [in the Cawnpur district], while their collectors levied khandani or ransom-money from the villagers and imperial officials. The invaders were also numerous in the Gwaliyar country, Bijipur fifty-two miles south of Gwaliyar had been surrounded and the inhabitants of Antri had fled to Gwaliyar city, twelve miles away. It was feared that Agra might be invested.