The Fakir Dacoits of Vijayapur
Posted by rammanohar on January 6, 2008
The Fakir Dacoits of Vijayapur
Royal order to Fakirs in the terrotriy of Vijayapur:
”We have received reports that you organize bands among yourselves and commit dacoity in the territories of the English, claiming that you have been granted the right to do so by the former Amali. You cannot reside in our territories and commot dacoity in the teeritories of the English. You shall be hold responsible if a quarrel arises with the English as a result. Do not engage in such actions.”
Shrawan Badi 5, 1854
RRC, Vol. 25, p. 548.
