Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c54.s12.13

v4.c54.s12.13

8 Oct.—Khed on the Bhimā was very much devastated for opposing the Pathans; the Brāhmans were severely beaten; women were beaten; one woman and one Brahman were killed . . . . Punā city has been greatly upset. For two days the barriers were closed (*nāké bandi*) and none was allowed to leave. A pony’s hire is one Rupee per *kos*, and even at this rate one is hardly available; a litter (*doli*) costs Rs. 45. All the three roads are filled with fugitives. (*Ibid.* 6440, ’45.)