Administrative System of the Marathas c18.s3.10

c18.s3.10

"A letter to Shivaji Bhonsle Sena Saheb Subha; Shrimant Maharaj Rajashri Chhatrapati Swami being kindly disposed towards you, has appointed you Sena Saheb Subha and has given the dress of honour and jewels of that office with a shield, a sword, a seal and an elephant. These presents have been sent to you; accept them on an auspicious day" (1774-75).¹¹ "To Raghuji Bhonsle Sena Saheb Subha: you have been appointed Sena Saheb Subha by the order of the Shrimant Maharaj Rajashri Chhatrapati Swami; you should, therefore, serve the government with devotion and carry on the administration of your province and army" (1779-80).¹²