A History of the Mahrattas v1.c20.27

v1.c20.27

His first object was to ascertain by personal observation the character of the new Moghul government, and what he might expect or apprehend from the Emperor's present friendship or future enmity. He was on his way to court when he was recalled for a short time in consequence of disturbances in the Beejapoor Carnatic ; to which, after concluding some arrangements, he appointed a new Soobehdar, and resumed his march for the capital, where, as already related, he arrived in January 1722.