History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c83.s8.28
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c83.s8.28
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v5.c83.s8.28
The life of the prisoners at Surat was troubled by internal quarrels and a conspiracy against Annesley and the Council formed by the interlopers and the discontented sailors of the *Benjamin*. But Ashur Beg's friendly aid, heavily paid for, gave them relief. "By his connivance we had use of pen and paper, wine and provisions,—without which we should have died." [A. Wright, 180-187 ; Surat to Bombay, 9 Nov. 1696 in *Orme MSS.* 119.]