Later Mughals v2.c19.s3.4
Later Mughals v2.c19.s3.4
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v2.c19.s3.4
The total indemnity secured by Nadir Shah at Dihli is estimated by his Secretary at nearly 15 *krors* of Rupees in cash, besides a vast amount in jewels, clothing furniture and other things from the imperial store-houses. The above figure includes whatever was taken from the nobles far and near and the imperial treasuries. [Jahan 361.] The grand total from all sources is raised to 70 *krors* by Frazer, according to the following estimate, which is clearly an exaggeration, as the State Secretary's figures are of the highest authority :
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- Jahāngushā-yi Nādirī — Mīrzā Mahdī Khān Astarābādī 1747, Persian