[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [A History of the Mahrattas](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826) › v1.c19.10 # A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.10 A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.10 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.10) Shao sent forward one of his attendants, personally known to Pursojee Bhonslay and Chimmajee Damoodhur, then at the head of some Mahratta troops in Berar and Candeish, for the purpose of announcing his approach and soliciting their assistance. They immediately joined him, and their example was soon followed by Hybut Rao Nimbalkur, Neemajee Sindia, and other chiefs. Letters intimating his approach were dispatched by Shao to Tara Bye, but as she did not choose to relinquish a power she had so long held, or renounce her son’s pretensions to the sovereignty, she affected to believe him an impostor, assembled the whole of her ministers, declared her intention of opposing this pretender, and called upon all the principal officers to attest their fidelity to the cause of her son by the most solemn oaths. On their compliance, she appointed Ramchundur Punt and Neeloo Punt to assist her with their counsel; Dhunnajee Jadow and Pures hram Trimbuck to command in the field; Shunkrajee Narrain to defend the Ghaut-Mahta; and Kanhojee Angria Sur Kheil, who had been appointed by Raja Ram to the command of the fleet upon the death of Seedojee Goojur, was placed in charge of the coast. Poond Sawunt of Waree also sent assurances of fidelity to Tara Bye. - [Previous: v1.c19.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.9) - [Next: v1.c19.11](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.11) - [Up: v1.c19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.10](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v1.c19.10) · Pramāṇa