Administrative System of the Marathas c18.s26.16

c18.s26.16

"A letter to Sankaraji Nikam: Zakat on elephants, and horses carrying goods of different descriptions from Sironj to Burhanpur should be collected at Sironj. Nothing should be charged at Burhanpur. If there is any custom of taking something as 'pansupari' gift, that alone should be taken. This practice has been observed from early times. When things of various descriptions are sent from Burhanpur, Zakat should be levied there and not at Sironj. This being the practice, we have been informed that you have demanded Hashil at Burhanpur although it was duly paid at Sironj. This letter is written on this information. You should collect only according to the customary practice, and should not introduce any innovation."