A History of Agriculture in India v2.c87.s5.2
A History of Agriculture in India v2.c87.s5.2
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v2.c87.s5.2
The Sikhs deprived the Persian marauder Nadir Shah of some of his loot when he was returning to Iran through Punjab in May 1739. "Where do they live?" asked Nadir Shah of Zakriya Khan, the Governor of the Punjab. "On the saddles of their horses," replied Zakriya Khan. "Be warned, therefore," said Nadir perceptively, "for they seem to smack of sovereignty. They might occupy your lands before long."