History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c64.s10.5

v4.c64.s10.5

The Maratha vessels being smaller in size and armament* than the Siddi's, lay sheltered up the Nagothna creek and in Khanderi harbour during the monsoons, without venturing on pitched battles. But occasional skirmishes took place between the rival *gallivats* (*jalbas*) in which the Siddis had the advantage, and these seas were often closed to the Maratha trading vessels. An attempt by 200