History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c83.s8.34
History of Aurangzib, Based on Original Sources v5.c83.s8.34
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The Emperor refused to accept these proposals. He also higgled hard over the amount to be paid for each escorting ship,—the actual running cost for the double voyage being Rs. 40,000 for a large European ship and Rs. 30,000 for a smaller one, while the Emperor offered to pay only half of these amounts. At last on 6th January 1696, Annesley signed a bond for supplying escort, and after more delay due to red tape* the prisoners were set at liberty on 27th June.