A History of the Mahrattas v1.c19.65

v1.c19.65

Such was the state of anarchy which now prevailed, that without a sudden change of fortune and a greater efficiency in Shao’s government, his authority over the Mahrattas must soon have become nugatory. Ballajee Wishwanath instilled some vigour into his councils, and began to take a lead in public affairs. He proposed to reduce Dummajee Thorat, and set out for that purpose; but he was seduced to a conference, treacherously seized and thrown into confinement, together with his friend Abbajee Poorundhuree, his two sons, Bajee Rao and Chimnajee, and several of their immediate retainers.