A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.29

v1.c19.29

Shao’s army was cantoned at Chundun Wundun, in the neighbourhood of Satara, during the monsoon, and he neglected no preparation to enable him to reduce his rival. Amongst other expedients, he made an unsuccessful application to Sir Nicholas Waite, the Governor of Bombay, for a supply of guns, ammunition, European soldiers, and money.² At the opening of the fair season, after celebrating the Dussera, preparations were made to renew the war against Tara Bye. Panalla was invested, the siege pressed with vigour, and the Havildar who commanded offered to surrender on condition of being confirmed in his station.