Tarikh-i Muzaffari 5.4

5.4

Siraju-d daula was terrified by this attack, and was afraid that it would be followed by another. He felt the difficulty of maintaining his position, and having called a council of war, he pointed out the inutility of continuing the struggle, and the necessity of retreat. The foundations of a peace were soon laid. The English knew of his weakness and discouragement. They demanded compensation for the plunder of Calcutta, which amounted to a very large sum. After some parley, the terms of peace were settled, and the Nawab agreed to pay the sum demanded. They required ready money, and Siraju-d daula gave them six parganas near Calcutta to hold until the money was paid. Mr. Watts, the superintendent of the factory at Kasim-bazar, obtained his release on the defeat of Siraju-d daula. He now carried on the negociations and correspondence between the two parties, and earned the thanks of both. Siraju-d daula took his departure for Murshidabad, and the English engaged in their commerce at Calcutta as heretofore. * *