Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c55.s3.4

v4.c55.s3.4

De Boigne's reply written on 12th March 1795, though discounting a part of the above picture as "somewhat exaggerated," confirms the story of Shāhji's greed. He writes:—"The province (i.e., jāgir) in Shāhji's possession intended for the support of the royal family may produce about seven lakhs per annum. . . . Shāhji takes the greatest part of it for himself, and a great deal must be given to the Marātha chiefs, to be supported and continued in his office." [Compton, 83-86.]