Shivaji and His Times c3.34

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Extent of his kingdom, 367—belt of territory subject to *chauth*, 368—effect of *chauth*, 369—his annual revenue and hoarded treasure, 369—strength of army, 370—elephants and guns, 371—early administrative officers, 371—*ashta pradhans*: their duties, 372—Prabhu clerks, 374—Army: organization of forts, 374—cavalry, 375—infantry, 376—how his army subsisted, 377—Revenue system, 378—no military fiefs, 379—district administration, 380—Religious policy, 381—Ramdas, 381—practical effect of Shivaji's regulations, 382—Aurangzib's despair of subduing Shivaji, 383. *Appendix*: Shivaji's personal appearance and portraits, 385.