Tippoo – Nurgoond – Origin and progress of the dispute respecting it – Tippoo’s treachery – takes Nergoond – seizes Kittoor – forcibly converts many Hindoos – Nana Furnuwees proposes an alliance with the English – The latter less solicitous to co-operate than Nana expected – Nana applies to the Portuguese – French said to be in alliance with Tippoo – Reported alliance between the Mahrattas and the French – British Resident instructed to proceed to Poona – Mr Macpherson’s offer of assisting in the defence of the Mahratta territory – rejected by Nana Furnuwees – Mahratta army advances to form a junction with Nizam Ally and Moodajee Bhonslay – Moodajee in close alliance with the Poona Court – Mahratta and Moghul armies unite – plan of operations – Badamee taken – Nana Furnuwees returns to Poona, and Moodajee Bhonslay to Nagpoor – Holkar’s proceedings – Tippoo attacks Adonee – Gallant defence till relieved by the confederates – Adonee abandoned – Gujendergurh given up to Hurry Punt – Holkar makes a sudden march to Savanoor – his object – Burhan-ud-deen attacks him – is repulsed by Holkar, who is joined by the Nabob of Savanoor – Hurry Punt’s operations – Tippoo unexpectedly passes the Toongbuddra – operations of the armies – Savanoor abandoned by the Mahrattas – Tippoo takes possession – proceeds to Benkapoor – Hurry Punt takes Seerhutty – Feeble operations on both sides – Tippoo suddenly tenders proposals of peace – Peace concluded – Motives elucidated – Sindia
Chapter II – From 1785 to 1790
Sindia’s embarrassments – His impolitic conduct Sequestrates many of the Jagheers – consequent enmity of the Mahomedan chiefs – Mohummud Beg Humadanee – Sindia levies tribute from the Rajpoots – The Rajpoots revolt – Attack and rout Sindia’s troops under Ryajee Patel] Sindia takes the field – difficulties of the crisis – endeavours to negotiate with the Rajpoots without success – Mohummud Beg and his nephew join the Rajpoots – Battle in which Mohummud Beg is killed, but victory declares for the Rajpoots – The emperor’s regular infantry, with eighty pieces of cannon, desert Sindia in a body, and join the Rajpoots – Sindia evinces great fortitude and conduct – retreats unmolested by the Rajpoots – followed by Ismael Beg – continues his retreat to Gwalior – applies to Poona for aid – Views of Nana Furnuwees – Sindia’s exertions – Able defence of Agra by his General, Luckwa Dada – Gholam Kawdir – takes Aligurh – joins Ismael Beg before Agra – Jhats obstruct the operations of the siege – Sindia reinforces the Jhats – Battle near Bhurtpoor, in which the Mahrattas and Jhats are worsted – Successful diversion planned by Rannay Khan – The battle of Agra in which Ismael Beg is totally defeated – Ismael Beg joins Gholam Kawdir – They repair to Delhi – Barbarities perpetrated by Gholam Kawdir – Mahrattas at last advance – Gholam Kawdir flees – is pursued – taken – suffers mutilation, under which he dies – Shah Alum restored to his throne, and Sindia recovers his ascendancy – His situation Changes introduced in the constitution of his army – Gosaeens – Himmut Buhadur – Regular infantry – Sindia’s views – Transition to Deccan affairs
Chapter III – From 1787 to 1792
Tippoo breaks the treaty with the Peishwa – His great preparations – supposed by the English to be intended against them – Nana Furnuwees proposes a defensive alliance, which is declined by Lord Cornwallis – Transactions between the British authorities and Nizam Ally – Guntoor given up – Nizam Ally negociates with the English and with Tippoo – results – Lord Cornwallis’s letter to Nizam Ally – Tippoo considers that letter tantamount to an offensive alliance against him – His unsuccessful attack on the lines of Travancore – Alliance of the English, the Peishwa, and Nizam Ally, against Tippoo – its terms – First campaign of the English in this war against Tippoo – Dilatory proceedings of the allies – A British detachment joins Pureshram Bhow – Mahrattas cross the Kistna – Moghuls advance to lay siege to Kopaul and Buhadur Benda – Mahrattas lay siege to Dharwar – operations – Dharwar capitulates after a protracted siege – Capitulation infringed – Lord Cornwallis assumes command of the British army – Capture of Bangalore – Mahratta army marches from Poona under Hurry Punt Phurkay – Sera surrendered – Mahratta armies advance to join the British and Moghuls before Seringapatam – Lord Cornwallis defeats Tippoo at Arikera, but is compelled to abandon his design of besieging Seringapatam – Distress of his army – relieved by the unexpected junction of the Mahrattas – Various operations – A party of Mahrattas surprised and cut off by Kummur-ud-deen – Lord Cornwallis reduces the forts between Bangalore and Gurumcondah – Moghuls unable to reduce Gurumcondah, leave a party to mask it, which is surprised – Pureshram Bhow’s scheme of reducing Bednore – Battle of Simoga – Admirable conduct of Captain Little – Simoga capitulates – Pureshram Bhow advances towards Bednore, but retires with precipitation – Operations at Seringapatam – Peace concluded with Tippoo – Cause of Pureshram Bhow’s retreat explained – The armies return to their respective territories – Distress of Pureshram Bhow’s army
Chapter IV – From 1792 to 1794
An inquiry into the reasons which induced Lord Cornwallis to refrain from subjugating Tippoo’s territory, is foreign to the object of this work – Opinion of the Mahratta ministers on this subject – Mahadajee Sindia’s proposals at the time of forming the confederacy against Tippoo, to which Sindia did not become a party – Sindia’s proceedings in Hindoostan Battle of Patun – Ismael Beg defeated – Rajpoots continue the war – battle of Mairta – peace with the Rajpoots – The regular infantry of De Boigne – Holkar entertains the Chevalier Dudrenec and raises some regular corps – Ali Buhadur assisted by Himmut Buhadur establishes himself in Bundelcund – Sindia moves towards Poona – Surmises with regard to his intentions – declares that he is proceeding as bearer of the insignia of office, for the Wukeel-i-Mootliq, from the emperor to the Peishwa – Grand state ceremony on presenting the insignia – Sindia endeavours by various ways to gain the confidence of the young Peishwa to the prejudice of Nana Furnuwees – Discussions respecting the affairs of Hindoostan – Ismael Beg again raises disturbances, but is taken prisoner and confined for life in the fort of Agra – The troops of Sindia and Holkar commit hostilities against each other – obstinate battle of Lukhairee – Sindia’s troops victorious – Consequences at Poona – Hostilities suspended in Hindoostan, by orders from the Peishwa and Sindia – the latter all powerful in Hindoostan – his attempts to render himself popular in the Deccan – perseveres in his endeavours to supersede Nana Furnuwees in the young Peishwa’s favour – Remarkable explanation betwixt the Peishwa and Nana Views of Mahadajee Sindia – his death
Mahadajee Sindia’s death, an event of great political importance – Review of his policy and summary of his character – Is succeeded by his Grand Nephew Doulut Rao – Sindia’s regular infantry – Opinions of many Mahrattas respecting that force – Holkar long averse to its introduction – Rughoojee Bhonslay had no infantry disciplined by European officers – State of affairs at Nagpoor, and at Baroda – Govind Rao Gaekwar succeeds as regent – Piracy on the coast of Maharashtra – The Peishwa’s fleet – Angria of Kolabah – Seedees of Jinjeera – Revolutions and events in that State, Malwan and Sawuntwaree – Various attempts of the English to suppress their piracies, and those of the Raja of Kolapoor – never completely effected until the year 1812
Chapter VI – From 1794 to 1795
Reflections on the preceding details, and on the condition of the Mahrattas as a military nation at this period – Their claims on Nizam Ally occasion a temporary union of the chiefs – Course of policy adopted by the English, in the negotiation which preceded the war between the Mahrattas and Nizam Ally – Discussions between the Courts of Poona and Hyderabad – war declared – assembly of the armies respectively – march to oppose each other – skirmish in which the Moghuls obtain some advantage – battle of Kurdla extraordinary discomfiture of the Moghul army – Submission of Nizam Ally, who surrenders the person of his minister, cedes large tracts of territory, and promises to pay three krores of rupees – Anecdote of the young Peishwa – Nizam Ally offended at the neutrality of the English, whose influence at Hyderabad is likely to be wholly superseded by a French party – Unexpected rebellion of the prince Ali Jah, occasions the recall of the English battalions – The rebellion suppressed by the exertions of M Raymond – Movements of the Mahrattas during the insurrection – No proof of their having been in any manner accessory to the rebellion – Nana Furnuwees at the summit of power, when his anxiety to preserve it, brings on an unforeseen catastrophe
Chapter VII – From 1795 to 1796
Nana Furnuwees – his conduct towards Mahdoo Rao – the Raja of Satara – and the family of the deceased Rugonath Rao – The sons of Rugonath Rao confined in the fort of Sewneree – Bajee Rao the particular object of Nana’s jealousy – Bajee Rao’s character at this period – his accomplishments – The young Peishwa desirous of cultivating his friendship – Nana advises him to beware – Bajee Rao corrupts one of Nana’s agents and opens a communication with the Peishwa – his insidious messages – Discovery – its consequences – Mahdoo Rao throws himself from the terrace of his palace, and dies – Nana endeavours to exclude Bajee Rao from the succession – Bajee Rao gains over Balloba Tattya and Sindia to his interests – Nana Furnuwees determines on anticipating Sindia, and brings Bajee Rao to Poona – Sindia influenced by his minister marches on the capital – Nana withdraws from Poona – Balloba Tattya resolves to set aside Bajee Rao, and raise Chimnajee Appa to the Musnud, with Pureshram Bhow as his minister – Nana Furnuwees being consulted by Pureshram Bhow, assents with seeming cordiality to the proposal – Nana’s proceedings – Suspicions of Balloba Tattya – Conspiracy matured, and Bajee Rao confined – Chimnajee Appa declared Peishwa – Sindia’s pecuniary distress – plan for alleviating it – enlargement of Musheer Ool Moolk – The new administration pretend a wish that Nana Furnuwees should take a principal share in the government – Nana discovers their treachery – Desperate situation of Nana – evinces great ability in extricating himself, and circumventing his enemies – His interests in unison with those of Bajee Rao – Rise of Ballajee Koonjur – Nana discloses a part of his plans to Bajee Rao – Rise of Shirzee Rao Ghatgay – Nana Furnuwees gains Sindia to his views – The imprudent proceedings of Bajee Rao’s party bring on a premature discovery of a part of the conspiracy Bajee Rao sent off towards Hindoostan – enters into a compact with Shirzee Rao Ghatgay – Proceedings at Poona – Schemes of Nana Furnuwees matured – excites the Raja of Kolapoor to fall upon the districts of Pureshram Bhow Treaty of Mhar – Treaty with Rughoojee Bhonslay – Sindia arrests Balloba Tattya – Pureshram Bhow accidentally forewarned of his danger – flees from Poona – is overtaken and made prisoner – Nana Furnuwees obtains the guarantee of Nizam Ally and of Sindia, before trusting himself at Poona Bajee Rao proclaimed Peishwa – The adoption of Chimnajee Appa declared illegal – Chimnajee Appa appointed to the government of Guzerat, with Aba Sheelookur as his deputy
Chapter VIII – From 1797 to 1798
New administration – Army in a disorderly state – Ahmednugur made over to Sindia, and the conditions of the treaty with Rughoojee Bhonslay fulfilled – Bajee Rao refuses to ratify the treaty with Nizam Ally – Musheer Ool Moolk suddenly quits Poona in consequence – Nana Furnuwees endeavours to soothe him – Bajee Rao’s policy – Death of Tookajee Holkar – dispute among his sons – Sindia espouses the cause of Khassee Rao – Mulhar Rao killed, and the house of Holkar rendered for a time subservient to that of Sindia – Sindia’s arbitrary conduct – Bajee Rao still popular – his real character little known – proposes ridding himself of both Nana Furnuwees and Sindia – employs the latter to seize the former, and Nana, with most of the principal ministers, is thrown into confinement – the property or Nana and his adherents given up to plunder – outrages and alarms at Poona – Amrut Rao becomes prime minister – Sindia espouses the daughter of Ghatgay – Ghatgay becomes Sindia’s prime minister is empowered to raise the money secretly promised by Bajee Rao, by plundering the inhabitants of Poona dreadful cruelties – Amrut Rao proposes to seize and confine Sindia – Bajee Rao approves – Differences with Hyderabad revived – Bajee Rao summons Sindia to his presence – Bajee Rao’s weakness and treachery – Affairs of Satara – a force required in that quarter – Bajee Rao’s troops mutiny – Pureshram Bhow enlarged – raises troops – disperses those of the Raja, but afterwards refuses to disband his army – Bajee Rao grants him a pardon
Chapter IX – From 1798 to 1800
Disorders increase at Poona – The Byes – Commencement of their insurrection against Sindia – they seek protection in the camp of Amrut Rao – negotiation – Amrut Rao’s troops treacherously attacked – Rupture between the Peishwa and Sindia – The Peishwa negociates with other powers – Sindia releases Nana Furnuwees – Reconciliation between Sindia and the Peishwa – Shirzee Rao Ghatgay is seized and confined by Sindia’s orders – The union, of Bajee Rao and Sindia, strengthened by the course of policy adopted by the English – The British government endeavours to negociate a new treaty with Nizam Ally and the Mahrattas – Nana Furnuwees is solicited to resume charge of the administration – Nana, deceived by Bajee Rao, assumes charge without the guarantee he had at first demanded – Treachery of Bajee Rao – Nana’s behaviour – The Peishwa’s agents seized and confined – New treaty between Nizam Ally and the English – regarded by the Mahrattas with much jealousy – Nana’s advice – Bajee Rao’s dissimulation – Plan of a confederacy against the English, disconcerted by the subversion of Tippoo’s government – Orders sent by the Peishwa for the advance of his troops after the war had terminated – Dispersion of the followers of Dhoondia Waug – Dhoondia joins the Raja of Kolapoor – Remarks on the conquest of Tippoo’s territory – partition – discussions with the Poona court – New treaty between the English and Nizam Ally – Affairs of Sindia the insurrection of the Byes becomes extremely formidable – by the re-appointment of Balloba Tattya, it is nearly suppressed – State of the war with Kolapoor – exploits of Chitoor Sing – proposed plan of operations – Pureshram Bhow defeated and killed – Kolapoor besieged – siege raised
Death and character of Nana Furnuwees – fresh dispute between Sindia and the Peishwa – Balloba Tattya’s confinement and death – dreadful executions of Dhondeba and Narrain Rao Bukhshee – Peishwa’s plans for ruining the adherents of Nana Furnuwees and the family of Pureshram Bhow – Sindia on being promised the Jagheer of the Putwurdhuns, sends a force into their districts – Great disorders – insurrection of Dhoondia Waug – suppressed by a detachment of British troops – State of affairs at Poona – Bajee Rao’s situation and views – critical state of Sindia’s affairs in Malwa – Rise and progress of Jeswunt Rao Holkar – Umeer Khan joins him – Jeswunt Rao recognised in Malwa, as the representative of his nephew Khundee Rao – imbecility of Sindia’s proceedings – Sindia induces Holkar to attack the Byes – Marches towards Hindoostan – Holkar cuts off two of Sindia’s detachments – is repulsed by Major Brownrigg – Events at Poona – execution of Wittoojee Holkar – Shirzee Rao Ghatgay defeats a plot against him in a singular manner – he is ordered to join Sindia – defeats Jeswunt Rao Holkar at Indore, which he plunders – Sindia injudiciously gives Holkar time to recover himself – Jeswunt Rao carries the war into the Deccan – his successes there – Sewdasheo Bhow Bhaskur sent to oppose him – Peishwa’s conduct – Battle of Poona – Holkar is victorious – The Peishwa flees to Singurh – and sends to the British resident a preliminary engagement, binding himself to receive a subsidiary force – Resident’s interview with Holkar – The Peishwa proceeds to Bassein – Affairs in Guzerat
Chapter XI – From 1793 to 1803
Affairs of Baroda – War between Govind Rao Gaekwar and Aba Shelookur – The English depose the Nabob of Surat – they are promised the Gaekwar’s share of the Chouth and the district of Chourassy Gaekwar reduces Sheelookur and obtains the Peishwa’s share of Guzerat in farm – Death of Govind Rao Gaekwar – his eldest son Anund Rao succeeds him – two parties in the government, the one under Rowjee Appajee the other under Kanhojee Rao Gaekwar – both apply to the British Government for aid – the Governor of Bombay supports the party of Rowjee Appajee, by sending a small detachment into Guzerat under Major Walker – Mulhar Rao Gaekwar attacks the British troops – reinforcements sent into Guzerat – Mulhar Rao is reduced – A British subsidiary force established at Baroda – embarrassed state of the finances – Sunkhera reduced – The Arab mercenaries oppose the projected reforms Siege and surrender of Baroda – Kanhojee Rao Gaekwar maintains an insurrection against the Government – Affair of Sauree – gallant conduct of Major Holmes
Chapter XII – From 1802 to 1803
Events at Poona – Winaek Rao, the son of Amrut Rao, is placed on the musnud by Holkar – Treaty of Bassein – Sindia and Rughoojee Bhonslay unite to obstruct the objects of the treaty – Advance of the British troops – return of the Peishwa to Poona – Negotiation with the confederates – preparations for war – war declared – capture of Ahmednugur – battle of Assaye – Burhanpoor – Asseergurh – Baroach, and Pawungurh taken – Of the war in Hindoostan – Revert to General de Boigne – his opinions and those of his successor – advance of the Bengal army – affair of Coel – storm of Aligurh – successful attack on Shekoabad by M Fleury – battle of Delhi – battle of Agra – battle of Laswaree – conquest of Kuttack, and of Bundelcund – supplemental articles to the treaty of Bassein – prosecution of the war in the Deccan – Captain Baynes’ defence negotiations – battle of Argaom – siege and storm of Gawelgurh – negotiations – treaty of Deogaom – treaty of Surjee Anjengaom, and of Burhanpoor – partition treaties – treaties with the Rajpoots, Jhats, and Ambajee Inglia
Reflections on the late war – Views of Jeswunt Rao Holkar – Negotiations – Lord Lake advances against Holkar, preceded by a detachment under Col Monson – Holkar retires across the Chumbul – Tonk-Rampoorah taken – Umeer Khan cuts off part of a detachment in Bundelcund – Lord Lake reinforces Monson and cantons the main army for the rains – Monson advances – escalades Hinglaisgurh – Holkar crosses the Chumbul – Monson hesitates – Holkar attacks him – Monson retreats – Bravery – privations – distresses – disasters – and discomfiture of his detachment – Holkar invades Hindoostan – Muttra evacuated – is repulsed at Delhi – Defence of Col Burn at Shamlee – Holkar carries his depredations into the Dooab – is pursued by Lord Lake – battle of Deeg surprise at Furruckabad – storm of Deeg – Holkar’s possessions in the Deccan reduced – Indore evacuated – Lord Lake determines on besieging Bhurtpoor – Raja’s resolve
Chapter XIV – From 1805 to 1806
The siege of Bhurtpoor commences – Holkar and Umeer Khan attempt to obstruct the operations – Umeer Khan proceeds to Rohilcund – is pursued by General Smith – defeated and compelled to return to Bhurtpoor – The Jhats repulse the British army in four assaults – The Raja sues for peace – terms granted – principal reason for admitting him to terms Disputes with Sindia – The Marquis Cornwallis returns to India as Governor-General – his views – death – is succeeded by Sir George Barlow Holkar takes the route of the Punjab – is pursued by Lord Lake – Peace with Sindia – and with Holkar – System of policy pursued by Sir George Barlow – remonstrances of Lord Lake – declaratory articles annexed to the treaties – policy of the British Government towards the Rajpoots – particularly ungenerous towards the Raja of Boondee – Treaty with the Gaekwar
Chapter XV – From 1806 to 1814
Review of the condition of the Mahratta states – and of the British policy in regard to them – Holkar’s proceedings – insanity – confinement – death and character – Regency under the control of Umeer Khan – factions – embarrassments and anarchy – State of Sindia’s territory – Death of Shirzee Rao Ghatgay – Affairs of Rughoojee Bhonslay – Rise of the Pindharees – their mode of assembling and conducting an expedition – their progress – general anarchy in central India – alarming increase of predatory power
Chapter XVI – From 1803 to 1817
The Peishwa’s proceedings, after being re-established on his musnud – Appoints Sewdasheo Bhow Mankesir to conduct affairs with the British residency – Ingratitude to Khundee Rao Rastia – and total disregard of the claims of the former servants of the state – Appoints Ballajee Luximon, Sur-Soobehdar of Candeish and Buglana – Treacherous seizure and murder of the Bheels at Kopergaom – Rebellion of the Pritee Needhee – Suppressed by Bappoo Gokla, who is enriched in consequence Appa Dessaye Nepankur – called to interfere in the wars of Kolapoor and Sawuntwaree – Affairs of these petty states – Revert to affairs at Poona – Collusion of Sewdasheo Mankesir and Khoosroojee Mood-bee – Mr Elphinstone is appointed resident – Settlement with the southern Jagheerdars, who are compelled to submit to the Peishwa – Suppression of piracy in the Concan – Treaties with Kolapoor and Sawuntwaree – Exultation of the Peishwa he raises a brigade of regular troops – Accusations against Khoosroojee Moodhee, by Sewdasheo Bhow Mankesir – Rise of Trimbukjee Dainglia – Bajee Rao extends his views of policy – recruits his army – Conduct of Bappoojee Sindia in regard to the surrender of Dharwar – Trimbukjee Dainglia becomes prime minister – Mode of letting the districts in farm – Bajee Rao’s neglect of civil government – amasses considerable wealth – perseveres in sequestrating Jagheers – Case of Mahdoo Rao Rastia – Plan of an extensive confederacy – Endeavours to establish an ascendancy in Guzerat – Affairs of the Baroda government – Able management of Lieutenant-Colonel Walker – Claims of the Peishwa – Counter claims of the Gaekwar – Attempt at adjustment – fails – Gungadhur Shastree is deputed to Poona – progress of his mission – be is murdered by Trimbukjee – Trimbukjee delivered up to the British government – effects his escape from confinement – The Peishwa raises troops through Trimbukjee, for the purpose of maintaining war secretly against the British government – Conduct of the resident for defeating this design – The troops assembled are declared insurgents – pursued, and attacked – Intercourse suspended – Proposed preliminary to an adjustment – Bajee Rao denies all knowledge of Trimbukjee or his adherents – Refuses to comply with the proposed terms – Poona surrounded – The Peishwa submits – New treaty
Chapter XVII – From 1814 to 1817
The Marquis of Hastings assumes charge of the government of British India – State of India from the increase of predatory power – Patans and Pindharees – Plan for improving the defensive military positions – failure of the negotiations with Bhopaul and Jeypoor – defensive alliance embraced by Appa Sahib, the regent at Nagpoor – Appa Sahib falls into the views of the Poona Court – murders Pursajee – Progress of the Pindharees – Plans of the Marquis of Hastings, for the suppression of the predatory system – political and military arrangements – Sindia is forced into the governor-general’s views – progress of the negotiations with the Rajpoots, Umeer Khan, the chiefs in Bundelcund, and the Nabob of Bhopaul
Chapter XVIII – From 1817 to 1818
The Peishwa proceeds to Punderpoor – pretended reduction of his military establishment – Poona auxiliary force – Sir John Malcolm political agent of the governor-general, arrives at Poona – interview with the Peishwa at Maholy is deceived by Bajee Rao – system recommended in consequence– Advance of the divisions of the Deccan army –Peishwa’s proceedings at Maholy – invests Bappoo Gokla with full powers – plan for corrupting the troops – fidelity of the Sepoys 7 – murder of the resident prevented by Gokla – Festival of the Dussera – alarming appearances at Poona – Peishwa hesitates – arrival of the European regiment – British troops take up a new position – are suddenly attacked by the Peishwa’s army – battle of Khirkee – residency plundered and burnt – violent proceedings of the Peishwa – remonstrances – Interview between the resident’s moonshee and Gokla – General Smith returns to Poona – flight of the Peishwa – Poona is occupied – pursuit of the Peishwa – detente of Korygaom – The Peishwa continues his flight – pursuit taken up by General Pritzler – resumed by General Smith – Mr Elphinstone is appointed commissioner, and two divisions of the army of the Deccan placed at his disposal – Capture of Satara – The Satara proclamation – new distribution of the force – General Smith surprises the Peishwa’s army at Ashtah – death of Gokla – rescue of the Raja of Satara – Affairs of Nagpoor – treacherous attack on the British troops – Battle of Seetabuldee – arrival of General Doveton – Appa Sahib surrenders himself – his guns are stormed and taken – attack on Nagpoor repulsed – Arabs capitulate – operations of General Hardyman and reduction of the northern districts – Appa Sahib Is reinstated – Revert to affairs in Malwa and Hindoostan
Chapter XIX – From 1817 to 1818
Pindharees – Divisions close in upon the Durres of Khureem Khan and Wasil Mohummud – pursuit of Cheetoo by Sir J. Malcolm – Cheetoo is protected in Holkar’s camp – hostile appearances – General Malcolm forms a junction with Sir Thomas Hislop – battle of Mehidpoor – treaty with Holkar – Cheetoo is protected by Jeswunt Rao Bhow one of Sindia’s generals – Jeswunt Rao is in consequence treated as an enemy – Camp attacked and Jawud stormed by General Browne – destruction of the Durres of Wasil Mohummud and Khureem Khan – and of Cheetoo – dispersion of the Pindharees – and dismemberment of the Paten association – Treaties with the Rajpoots – Recompense of the Raja of Boondee and Nabob of Bhopaul – Sir John Malcolm appointed to the government of central India – Operations in Bundelcund – Storm of Talneir – Operations against the Peishwa – Affair of Sewnee – Bajee Rao reduced to great distress – writes to Sir J. Malcolm, who negociates with him – interview – surrender – terms – remarks – Seizure of Trimbukjee – Escape of Appa Sahib – Siege and capture of Asseergurh
Chapter XX – From 1818 to 1819
The final reduction and settlement of the Peishwa’s territory – Capture of the principal forts by General Pritzler – The Raja of Satara placed on his throne – Success of General Munro – attack and dispersion of the remaining infantry at Sholapoor – Reduction of the Concan accomplished by the Bombay government – Appointment of officers to the civil government of the country – instructions – procedure – The capture of Mallygaom and Prucheetgurh completes the reduction of the Peishwa’s territory – mode of preventing insurrection – of settling the Bheels – detection of a conspiracy – Claims – the Nizam – Jagheerdars – Judicial and revenue administration – Punchayets – rewards – charitable donations – Hindoo college – Remarks on the settlement
This collection transcribed by Chris Gage