Fall of the Mughal Empire v3.c35.s6.2

v3.c35.s6.2

∗ In June 1774 the Emperor wrote to Col. Champion that during the last three years the income from his territories had shrunk to 12 or 14 lakhs annually, and that the recent Sikh raids and drought had reduced the collection of revenue still further. [CPC. iv. 1152.] His household expenses were Rs. 1½ lakhs and that of his guards &c. over 2½ lakhs a month. [Ibid. 913.]