A History of the Mahrattas v1.c21.9

v1.c21.9

Nizam Ool Moolk awaited the junction of his allies. Bajee Rao was first in the field, and laid waste the district of Jaulna before the Moghul army was prepared to oppose him. Early in the month of November the Mahrattas were attacked by Ewuz Khan at the head of the Nizam’s advanced force; Bajee Rao partially engaged him, but retired first towards Mahoor, then returned rapidly towards Aurungabad; without stopping to plunder, he gave out that Burhanpoor should be reduced to ashes, and marched on to Candeish, laying waste the country in his route. Ewuz Khan, followed by Nizam Ool Moolk, pursued him, in order to save Burhanpoor. Bajee Rao, as soon as the pursuing army with all their equipments had passed the Ajunta Ghaut, sent a party towards Burhanpoor, wheeled off with the main