Administrative System of the Marathas c21.s3.3

c21.s3.3

The paper need not be quoted in full. It is noteworthy that while the Holkar enjoyed a Jagir of 95 lakhs for maintaining a force of 22,000 horse, Ananda Rao Pawar got a Jagir of 45 lakhs only for a force of 15 thousand. The Saranjami was usually a man of approved service and wide military experience. He was informed how many horsemen he was expected to bring to the field. In his Sanad his personal allowance including all usual items was clearly mentioned as well as the salary he was to pay to each of his Sowar. This varied from Rs. 250 to Rs. 300 a year. He was also expected to look after the civil administration of his Jagir and to provide for its agricultural improvement. The clerical work of the army under him was done by a number of Darakhdars appointed by the Peshwa, but paid out of the Jagir of the Saranjami or fief holder. Thus in the Sanad granted to Mahipat Rao Kavde in 1762-63 we read that he was to employ the undermentioned civil officers at the following annual salary²²:—