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∗ On 15 October 1756 Antaji writes,—"Before this the Maharao of Kotā [ Durjan Sal ] died childless. On hearing of it Dattaji by rapid marches went to Kotā and secured promise of 40 lakhs as nazar,—20 lakhs were paid down and bonds given for the remaining 20 lakhs. He has come back to Ujjain." SPD. ii. 66. Vamsha Bhaskar, p. 3654-'5 places the death in July and gives 12 lakhs as the succession fine imposed on Ajit S. Hada, the new Rajuh.