A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.114

v1.c19.114

The combined army marched to Delhi, where the wretched Ferokhsere, as irresolute in his actions as he was bold in his intrigues, could not be prevailed upon to act any consistent part: he was alike submissive and deceitful; the friends who would have acted for him were suffered to be removed; and finally, after some tumult he was confined by the Syuds and subsequently put to death. Two princes of the royal household succeeded each other on the throne, and died within seven months.¹