The Military System of the Marathas, with a Brief Account of Their Maritime Activities c16.38
The Military System of the Marathas, with a Brief Account of Their Maritime Activities c16.38
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c16.38
The officers and sailors of the navy were suitably rewarded by the Peshwas for good service in war. Madhav Rao I distributed Rs. 4,250 among officers and sailors of the navy for their services against Hyder Ali. Three officers, Damaji Saik Kuveskar, Shivaji Rao Surve and Vithoji Naik Bamkar were given Rs. 300, Rs. 250 and Rs. 200 respectively. Balaji Hari Fadnis received Rs. 500 and serangs and sailors were allotted Rs. 3,000 in all.⁴