A History of the Mahrattas v1.c22.85

v1.c22.85

Holkar and Sindia, as soon as Bassein fell, were sent to join Bajee Rao with all speed, but by that time news had arrived of the retreat of the Persians.³ Nadir Shah restored the throne to its degraded owner, and wrote letters to all the princes in India, announcing the event; amongst others, he addressed a letter to Shao, and one to Bajee Rao. He informs the latter that he has re-instated Mohummud Shah, and now considered him as a brother; that although Bajee Rao was an ancient servant possessing a large army, he had not afforded the Emperor assistance, but that all must now attend to Mohummud Shah’s commands, for if they did not, he would return with his army and inflict punishment upon the disobedient.⁴