A History of the Mahrattas v1.c20.68

v1.c20.68

Bajee Rao, in the meantime, took advantage of the confusion caused by Moghul dissensions to carry his arms into Malwa, where, although opposed by Raja Geerdhur, he was successful for two seasons in obtaining plunder and contribution. It is probable that Nizam Ool Moolk may at least have connived at his incursions, but there is no proof of any direct communication with the Peishwa. Bajee Rao, by virtue of the authority vested in him by Shao, granted deeds to Powar, Holkar, and Sindia, to levy Chouth and Surdeshmookhee, and to retain half the Mokassa in payment of their troops.