kanhagi

Updated: May 19, 2025

Here, when Kanhagi Angria had first revolted from the authority of the Mahratta kingdom, the ruler of the Deccan had caused three strong forts to be built, in order to reduce the island fort.

G. A. (George Alfred) Henty - With Clive in India : Or, The Beginnings of an Empire

Fifty years later, Kanhagi Angria, the commander of the Mahratta fleet, broke off this connection with the successors of Sivagi, and set up as a pirate on his own account. Kanhagi not only plundered the native vessels, but boldly preyed upon the commerce of the European settlements. The ships of the East India Company, the French Company, and the Dutch were frequently captured by these pirates.

G. A. (George Alfred) Henty - With Clive in India : Or, The Beginnings of an Empire