A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.158
A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.158
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the Mahratta ministry on the return of Ballajee Wishwanath¹; and such was the mode by which a common interest was created, and for a time preserved, among the Mahratta chiefs; whilst the character of Shao, the influence and power of Ballajee Wishwanath, the abilities of his sons Bajee Rao and Chimnajee, and the preponderance of Bramin opinion and authority, paved the way, though by gradual steps, for the supremacy and usurpation of the Peishwas.