History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v3.c45.s5.6

v3.c45.s5.6

∗ "The old Shamsi military grantees of land were unfit for service, and never went out [on campaign]. Thirty or forty years had passed...Some of these holders of service lands went leisurely to perform their military duties, but the greater part stayed at home making excuses." When orders were issued by Balban for the enforcement of military service and the resumption of the lands of the infirm, widows and orphans, "a loud outcry arose in every quarter"...and the Sultan withdrew his order! (Elliot, iii. 107-108.)