A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.64

v2.c32.64

The siege of Bhurtpoor commences.—Holkar and Umeer Khan attempt to obstruct the operations.—Umeer Khan proceeds to Rohilcund—is pursued by General Smith—defeated and compelled to return to Bhurtpoor.—The Jhats repulse the British army in four assaults.—The Raja sues for peace—terms granted—principal reason for admitting him to terms.—Disputes with Sindia.—The Marquis Cornwallis returns to India as Governor-General—his views—death—is succeeded by Sir George Barlow—Holkar takes the route of the Punjab—is pursued by Lord Lake.—Peace with Sindia—and with Holkar.—System of policy pursued by Sir George Barlow—remonstrances of Lord Lake—declaratory articles annexed to the treaties—policy of the British Government towards the Rajpoots—particularly ungenerous towards the Raja of Boondee.—Treaty with the Gaekwar . . . pp. 381-395