History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c74.s3.14

v5.c74.s3.14

found there a great confusion at the news of the approach of the Muhammadans. Harji, for a consideration of Rs. 11,760, allowed the French to raise walls and four high towers at Pondicherry; the actual farman was granted on 9th Jan. 1689, the month of December having been wasted by the Maratha Court. [Kaep. 261.]