A History of the Mahrattas v1.c25.97

v1.c25.97

Encouraged by Janojee’s approach to Poona, and on assurances of safety and protection from the Peishwa, Tara Bye, leaving the garrison of Satara, and the custody of the Raja’s person to Baboo Rao Jadow, repaired to the Peishwa’s capital, accompanied by Bimbajee Bhonslay, the youngest brother of Janojee, who had attached himself to her party and married one of her relations of the Mohitey family. At Poona, Tara Bye was received with so much attention and consideration that she agreed to the Peishwa’s proposals, as formerly made, provided he would promise to accompany her to the temple of Jejoory,¹ and there solemnly swear to abide by his present declarations. The Peishwa acquiesced, on condition that Baboo Rao Jadow should be dismissed, to which Tara Bye reluctantly consented. Taking advantage of her obstinate temper, he gained his end of keeping the Raja a prisoner by pretending a great desire to see him released.