A History of the Mahrattas v1.c12.74

v1.c12.74

Fazil Khan advanced and halted at Rangna: but Seedee Johur’s plans were completely disconcerted. He hesitated whether to proceed to Rangna or to continue the siege of Panalla. Ali Adil Shah, disappointed in his hopes and impetuous in his disposition, was easily induced to believe that Seedee Johur had been bribed by Sivajee. The king accused him of this, and Seedee Johur equally disposed to anger and now in a state of irritation, denied the charge in terms which were construed into disrespect and disloyalty. Ali Adil Shah took the field in person, and marched to Kurar. All the district authorities in the neighbourhood, some of whom had submitted to Sivajee, attended in the royal camp for the purpose of tendering their adherence. Seedee Johur apologized to the king; but dreading the malice of the courtiers, excused himself from coming to camp, and withdrew towards Kurnoul, the place of his government and Jagheer.