A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.23

v2.c32.23

Affairs at the imperial court.—Nujeef Khan.—Shujah-ud-dowlah—dies—is succeeded by his son Asoph-ud-dowlah.—Mujd-ud-dowlah—his intrigues against Nujeef Khan frustrated.—Nujeef Khan establishes a paramount authority, which he upholds till his death.—His adopted son, Afrasiab Khan, obliged to relinquish the succession to Mirza Shuffee—disputed by Mohummud Beg Humadanee.—Mirza Shuffee assassinated.—Afrasiab Khan resumes his situation, and contests the succession with Mohummud Beg.—Treaty of Salbye—reasons for the delay in its ratification explained—Mahadajee Sindia and Nana Furnuwees—their respective views.—Hyder Ally.—Proposal for invading Bengal.—Sindia’s reasons for desiring the friendship of the English.—Policy of Nana Furnuwees.—Death of Hyder Ally.—Ratification of the Treaty.—Outrage committed by the Peishwa’s admiral.—Capture of the English ship *Ranger*.—Tippoo professes to acquiesce in the terms of the treaty, but continues the war against the English.—Mahadajee Sindia threatens him in consequence.—A separate treaty concluded between the English and Tippoo—disapproved—but confirmed by the Governor-General.—The court of Poona affect to consider the separate pacification a violation of the treaty of Salbye.—Views of the Poona and Hyderabad courts.—A conference—claims discussed.—Offensive alliance against Tippoo proposed.—Seedee of Jinjeera.—Tippoo insults Nizam Ally.—Probability of a rupture.—Hostilities postponed.—Death of Rugonath Rao.—Intrigues in favour of his son, Bajee Rao.—Mahadajee Sindia—his proceedings . . . . . . pp. 148–158