History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v4.c69.s5.13

v4.c69.s5.13

Near Karwar the ways were molested by Dalvi Desai, one of Shambhuji's revolted vassals. [O.M. 118, Bombay to Surat, 18 July, 1685.] In January next the evil was aggravated. "Karwar factory is under a great deal of trouble, [and the inland] parts under sufficient unhappiness and misery from the continually (sic) robberies etc. committed not only by the Rajah's own people in power, that in all places press severely on those that are under their government to supply the Rajah's wants, and fill their own pockets,—but likewise from considerable persons who have revolted against Shambhuji Rajah and are grown so strong ... that in his dominions there is little or no safety, and at best a great deal of hazard: trade in general obstructed." [O.C. 5461.]