History of the Maratʾha wars in Hindustan 27: Mádhu Rao's Death.

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After chastising the Rája of Nágpúr, Mádhu Ráo entered Púna with immense pomp and splendour, and amused himself with gay and festive entertainments. But he was attacked with a fatal disease, and * * his life was in danger. On one occasion he laid his head on Raghunáth Ráo's feet, and * * asked forgiveness for the faults of bygone days. Raghunáth Ráo grieved deeply on account of his youth. * * He applied himself zealously to the cure of the invalid, and whenever he found a trace, in any quarter or direction, of austere Brahmins and skilful Pandits, he sent for them to administer medicines for his recovery. At length, when the sick man began to despair of living, he imitated the example of his deceased father, and placed his younger brother, whose name was Naráin Ráo, under the charge of Raghunáth Ráo, and having performed the duty of recommending him to his care, yielded up his soul in the year 1186 A.H. (1772 A.D.). The duration of his reign was twelve years.