A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.10

v2.c32.10

Expedition under Colonel Keating sails for Guzerat.—Defeat of Rugonath Rao—flees to Surat—is joined by Colonel Keating—lands at Cambay—approbation of the Bombay Government—dissent of Mr. Draper.—Instructions to Colonel Keating—he forms a junction with Rugoba’s troops—march to Neriad—detail of operations.—Colonel Keating negotiates—his envoy derided and insulted.—Rugonath Rao is persuaded to move towards the Deccan.—Battle of Arass.—Surprise at Bowpeer.—Treaty with Futih Sing.—Prospects of the belligerents at the close of the season. pp. 31-46