History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c78.s2.1

v5.c78.s2.1

Rajaram was, therefore, profuse in his gifts of titles and unconquered lands.* "All the Maratha *sardars* went to the king at Jinji, and he gave them titles, army commands, and grants for the different districts where they were to go, loot the country, and impose the *chauth*. They were to go there, take shelter in the woods, and establish their rule by acting like *Paligars*, avoiding battles.........and employing the men of their contingents in work,...... so that the kingdom would increase......All his ministers and captains [thus] began to prosper and became happy." [Chitnis, ii. 35.]