A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.38

v2.c32.38

Mahadajee Sindia’s death an event of great political importance.—Review of his policy and summary of his character—Is succeeded by his grand-nephew, Doulut Rao.—Sindia’s regular infantry.—Opinions of many Mahrattas respecting that force.—Holkar long averse to its introduction.—Rughoojee Bhonslay had no infantry disciplined by European officers.—State of affairs at Nagpoor, and at Baroda.—Govind Rao Gaekwar succeeds as regent.—Piracy on the coast of Maharashtra.—The Peishwa’s fleet.—Angria of Kolabah.—Seedees of Jinjeera—Revolutions and events in that State, Malwan and Sawuntwaree.—Various attempts of the English to suppress their piracies, and those of the Raja of Kolapoor—never completely effected until the year 1812. pp. 227–238