The Military System of the Marathas, with a Brief Account of Their Maritime Activities c14.4

c14.4

The peace of his country was threatened by the Abyssinian ruler of Danda Rajpuri. Secure in his island stronghold he could and did harass Shivaji’s land with sword and fire. The towns and villages on the coast were burnt and plundered, women and children were kidnapped to be sold as slaves, yet Shivaji’s governors were helpless, directly the invaders betook themselves to their native element.