A History of the Mahrattas v1.c20.21

v1.c20.21

The son of Anund Rao, named Mahtajee, was employed as Shao’s wukeel, and the temporizing policy and character of Nizam Ool Moolk are strongly marked in his conduct during the year which followed the victory at Balapoor. At first, whilst he apprehended an attack from Hoossein Ally Khan, he cemented his friendship with Sumbhajee of Kolapoor, and conciliated Shao by promising to give up all that the royal grants conceded. No sooner was he