A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.4

v2.c32.4

State of parties upon the death of Mahdoo Rao—previous release of Rugonath Rao.—Reduction of Raigurh.—Rugonath Rao is again placed in confinement.—Narrain Rao projects an expedition into the Carnatic, and recalls the army from Hindoostan.—Probability of a rupture with the Berar government upon the death of Janojee Bhonslay.—Murder of Narrain Rao—particulars.—Rugonath Rao is invested as Peishwa.—Character of Narrain Rao.—Return of the army from Hindoostan.—Summary of their proceedings during the campaign.—Rughoojee Bhonslay is nominated Sena Sahib Soobeh.—War with Nizam Ally.—Plans of Rugonath Rao.—State of the ministry.—Nizam Ally is compelled to cede a large portion of territory, which is restored to him.—Rugonath Rao proceeds to the Carnatic—the ministers conspire against him—he concludes an arrangement with Hyder.—State of his army—returns to the northward.—Confederacy against him—defeats Trimbuck Rao Mama.—Advances on Poona—retreats towards Hindoostan—negotiates with Holkar, Sindia, and the English.—Birth of Mahdoo Rao Narrain.—Rugonath Rao crosses the Nerbuddah, and is deserted by Moodajee Bhonslay.—Dissension amongst the ministers.—Party in favour of Rugoba—suppressed.—Hyder Ally takes Sera and Gurumcondah.—Busalut Jung makes an incursion—preparations at Poona.—Rugoba renews negotiations with the English . . . . . . pp. 1–19