A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.29

v2.c32.29

Tippoo.—Nurgoond—Origin and progress of the dispute respecting it.— Tippoo’s treachery—takes Nurgoond—seizes Kittoor—forcibly converts many Hindoos.—Nana Furnuwees proposes an alliance with the English.—The latter less solicitous to co-operate than Nana expected.—Nana applies to the Portuguese.—French said to be in alliance with Tippoo.—Reported alliance between the Mahrattas and the French.—British Resident instructed to proceed to Poona.—Mr. Macpherson’s offer of assisting in the defence of the Mahratta territory—rejected by Nana Furnuwees—Mahratta army advances to form a junction with Nizam Ally and Moodajee Bhonslay.—Moodajee in close alliance with the Poona Court.— Mahratta and Moghul armies unite—plan of operations.—Badamee taken.—Nana Furnuwees returns to Poona, and Moodajee Bhonslay to Nagpoor.—Holkar’s proceedings.—Tippoo attacks Adonee —Gallant defence till relieved by the confederates.—Adonee abandoned.—Gujendergurh given up to Hurry Punt.—Holkar makes a sudden march to Savanoor—his object—Burhan-ud-deen attacks him—is repulsed by Holkar, who is joined by the Nabob of Savanoor.—Hurry Punt’s operations.—Tippoo unexpectedly passes the Toongbuddra—operations of the armies.—Savanoor abandoned by the Mahrattas—Tippoo takes possession—proceeds to Benkapoor.—Hurry Punt takes Seerhutty.—Feeble operations on both sides.—Tippoo suddenly tenders proposals of peace.— Peace concluded.—Motives elucidated.—Sindia . . . pp. 166–179