Administrative System of the Marathas c19.s9.26

c19.s9.26

In 1785-86 Janaki Lagdin, an adulteress, then undergoing penal servitude at fort Visapur, was released on her father standing surety for her good conduct.⁴¹ In one case we find that mutilation was substituted for slavery. In 1781-82 Ahili, wife of Janoji Davra of Dholwad in Prant Junnar committed adultery with Devji Khandoji Chinchvada. Devji was fined and Ahili got her liberty at the loss of her nose.⁴²