The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c20.59
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. IV: The Mughul Period v4.c20.59
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On 6 April, a Marāthā force under Dhana Jādav and Hindu Rāo (brother of Santā Ghorpare) arrived to support the Berads, because the families of many Marāthā generals were sheltered in Wāgingerā. These were cleverly removed by the newcomers through the back-door, while they kept the Mughuls in play by a noisy feint in front. The Marāthās halted in the neighbourhood in consideration of a daily subsidy from Pidiā the Berad chief, and made frequent attacks on the Mughuls, who were now thrown into a state of siege and all their activity ceased, while famine raged in their camp. Then Pidiā gained some time by delusive peace negotiations.