Note 6 — a.d. 1760–1819.

Marátha Tribute, 1723.The year 1723 is noteworthy as being the date of the first imposition of the regular Marátha demand of one-fourth, chauth, and one-tenth, sardeshmukhi, of the revenue of Gujarát. Whilst Piláji was directing his attacks against Surat and the south of the province another of Rája Sháhu’s officers, who had been sent up towards Málwa, entered Gujarát by the north-east, and after ravaging the country round Dohad,6 settled a fixed tribute on the district.