Shivaji and His Times c9.s2.5

c9.s2.5

We may conclude the history of the Koli Rajahs here. Vikram Shah, the ex-chief of Jawhar, on losing his kingdom in June 1672, fled to the adjoining Mughal district of Nasik. From this place he used to sally forth with roving bands of his own, plunder the peasantry, and cut off communications in the north Thana district, now in Maratha hands. His son joined Dhara Rai Koli (another dispossessed chief) and took to brigandage, causing considerable loss to Maratha territory and military routes. Finally both were captured and executed. (J. S.; T. S. 40a.)