A History of the Mahrattas v1.c20.2

v1.c20.2

Assuming the title of Asif-ja, Nizam Ool Moolk crossed the Nerbuddah at the head of twelve thousand men. The fort of Asseergurh was given up to him by Talib Khan for a sum of money; Burhanpoor was surrendered by Mohummud Anwar Khan, and the whole of Candeish in a very short time submitted. Chunder Seyn Jadow, Nimbalkur the son of Hybut Rao the late Surlushkur, Rao Rumbha Nimbalkur, several other Mahrattas, discontented with Shao, and some troops belonging to Sumbhajee from Kolapoor, attached themselves to his standard.¹