New History of the Marathas v1.c16.98

v1.c16.98

(7) *Khwafi Khan says,—* “Shivaji had always striven to maintain the honour of the people in his territories. He persevered in a course of rebellion, in plundering caravans, and troubling mankind ; but he entirely abstained from other disgraceful acts and was careful to maintain the honour of women and children of Muhamadans when they fell into his hands. His injunctions upon this point were very strict, and any one who disobeyed them received punishment.”