A History of the Mahrattas: To Which Is Prefixed an Historical Sketch of the Decan, Containing a Short Account of the Rise and Fall of the Mooslim Sovereignties Prior to the Aera of Mahratta Independence
A History of the Mahrattas: To Which Is Prefixed an Historical Sketch of the Decan, Containing a Short Account of the Rise and Fall of the Mooslim Sovereignties Prior to the Aera of Mahratta Independence
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1810 Excerpt: ...R did, or affected to, believe the report. He entered into a treaty with Rama, and consented to join him; but was prevented from this rash and disgraceful step, by Asud Khan, and his son Zoolfecar Khan. It became no longer safe to remain before an enemy who had seduced the affections and loyalty of the king's son. The ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1810 Excerpt: ...R did, or affected to, believe the report. He entered into a treaty with Rama, and consented to join him; but was prevented from this rash and disgraceful step, by Asud Khan, and his son Zoolfecar Khan. It became no longer safe to remain before an enemy who had seduced the affections and loyalty of the king's son. The guns were burst, and the siege raised with the utmost precipitation. The enemy did not fail to take advantage of so favourable a circumstance; but although Suntajee Gorpore was superior in numbers, his attacks were always repulsed. Distress of A general scarcity prevailed, which was but partially the Moguls. i l I _ relieved by the scanty supplies that were brought in from a great distance. The Mahrattas attacked every party that xentured abroad, and often with great success. But when the Moguls were reduced to the greatest distress, Hama suddenly made offers of peace, which were instantly and lGyG. joyfully acceded to by the famished Moguls. They were obliged to abandon the whole of their baggage, as their cattle was either dead, or too much reduced to carry it off the ground. Rama's motives, if he had any, are incomprehensible, for the Moguls had no prospect of succour, 1697. qnd all in a short time must have perished of famine. The nature of the truce is not known; it however was not lasting, as we find Zoolfecar Khan soon after besieging Vellore, and defeating Dhunajee Jadoo in a general engagement. Suntajee Gorpore meanwhile had invaded Beejapoor Carnatic, and had surrounded and destroyed Kasim Khan. He was met on his return, and defeated, by Zoolfecar 1698. Khan, who had advanced against him from Arcot. These victories were rather splendid than useful; they neither reduced the enemy nor checked his ravages. While the enemy threatened the...
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