A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.116

v2.c32.116

As Hyder Ally had most reason to apprehend the approach of the Mahrattas, so was he most ready to take advantage of the confusion likely to ensue from the late violent change in the state. A strong detachment was sent under his son Tippoo for the recovery of the districts conquered by the Mahrattas in the late war; and Nizam Ally was likewise preparing, with the hope of profiting by Bramin dissensions in the same manner that they had encroached during the intestine broils of his own family.