A History of the Mahrattas v1.c4.53

v1.c4.53

The Peishwa’s troops, assisted by the English, reduce a part of Angria’s territory.—The Peishwa proceeds against Savanoor.—A secret plot between the Peishwa and Shah Nuwaz Khan alluded to.—Particulars of the connexion between Ballajee Bajee Rao and the English—their views on Surat.—Expedition against Angria under Commodore James. Capture of Severndroog.—Dastardly conduct of the Mahratta fleet.—Second expedition against Angria under Ramajee Punt and Khundojee Mankur, on the part of the Peishwa; and under Admiral Watson and Colonel Clive, on the part of the English.—Previous successes of the Mahrattas.—Siege and capture of Gheriah.—Reprehensible conduct of the English in regard to the prize property.—They endeavour to retain possession of Gheriah.—Siege and reduction of Savanoor.—Plot developed.—M. Bussy’s corps dismissed from the service of Sulabut Jung.—Bussy marches from Savanoor towards Mausulipatam—takes post at Hyderabad—is reinforced.—Influence re-established with Sulabut Jung.—Negotiation between the Bombay government and the Peishwa.—Treaty of Poona, A.D. 1756 . pp. 476-490