A History of the Mahrattas v1.c21.12

v1.c21.12

Nizam Ool Moolk had never been so dependent on Mahratta allies; the attacks he had experienced, and the privation his army endured, obliged him to accede to a negotiation with the Peishwa, which was begun by Bajee Rao through Ewuz Khan. The Nizam, however, first forced his way to a situation where water was procurable; Bajee Rao demanded that Sumbhajee should be sent to his camp; that security should be afforded for the future collection of the Mahratta shares of revenue, by giving up several fortified places; and that all arrears, not yet realized, should be made good. Nizam Ool Moolk agreed to all the articles, except that of delivering up his ally. Bajee Rao represented that he was a near relation of the Raja's, and that he should be treated with equal respect; but it was at last settled that Nizam Ool Moolk should guarantee his safe arrival in Panalla, when Shao should be at liberty to take what steps he might think proper for the settlement of their family dispute.