History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s10.4

v4.c64.s10.4

The strength of the Maratha fleet off Bombay in Nov. 1680 is given as 60 ships (both *ghurabs* and *gallivats*), carrying 5,000 soldiers on board. But in May 1682 we read of 85 *gallivats* lying in the rivers opposite Bombay, with about 5,000 soldiers on board,—his total naval strength being 120 *gallivats* and 15 *ghurabs*. Shambhuji's admirals were, besides Daulat Khan, (*i*) the son of Mai Nayak (a Bhandari of Rajapur), (*ii*) Siddi Sambole's son, and (*iii*) Siddi Misri, the nephew and son-in-law of Siddi Sambole. The last-named Siddi, a very gallant fighter, joined Shambhuji in May 1682 and died of wounds received in battle on 5th October next.