History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c80.s2.6

v5.c80.s2.6

There was a regular trade in booty by the Maratha raiders. Bhimsen gives one example. "The ruined village of Abhona* was colonised by a Maratha named Ragho, who had formerly served under the Mughal faujdar of Nasik, and had afterwards taken to robbery. He used to bring his plunder from the surrounding country and lodge it here, and traders used to buy and sell these articles. As Ragho was on friendly terms with all men, none hindered him!" [Dil. ii. 145a.]