History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c83.s5.3
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c83.s5.3
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v5.c83.s5.3
∗ In England at that very time (reign of William III.) the highest officers, including the Attorney-General (Seymour) and the prime minister (Leeds) took bribes. But they were punished when detected, while in Mughal India the receiving of presents and perquisites was considered legitimate. [Macaulay's History, iv. ch. 20 and 21.]