A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.55

v2.c32.55

Affairs of Baroda.—War between Govind Rao Gaekwar and Aba Shelookur.—The English depose the Nabob of Surat—they are promised the Gaekwar’s share of the Chouth and the district of Chourassy.—Gaekwar reduces Shelookur and obtains the Peishwa’s share of Guzerat in farm.—Death of Govind Rao Gaekwar—his eldest son Anund Rao succeeds him—two parties in the government, the one under Rowjee Appajee, the other under Kanhojee Rao Gaekwar—both apply to the British Government for aid—the Governor of Bombay supports the party of Rowjee Appajee, by sending a small detachment into Guzerat under Major Walker.—Mulhar Rao Gaekwar attacks the British troops—reinforcements sent into Guzerat—Mulhar Rao is reduced.—A British subsidiary force established at Baroda—embarrassed state of the finances—