A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.77

v2.c32.77

The Peishwa proceeds to Punderpoor—pretended reduction of his military establishment.—Poona auxiliary force.—Sir John Malcolm, Political Agent of the Governor-General, arrives at Poona—interview with the Peishwa at Maholy—is deceived by Bajee Rao—system recommended in consequence.—Advance of the divisions of the Deccan army.—Peishwa’s proceedings at Maholy—invests Bappoo Gokla with full powers—plan for corrupting the troops—fidelity of the Sepoys—murder of the Resident prevented by Gokla.—Festival of the Dussera—alarming appearances at Poona—Peishwa hesitates—arrival of the European regiment.—British troops take up a new position—are suddenly attacked by the Peishwa’s army—battle of Khirkee—Residency plundered and burnt—violent proceedings of the Peishwa—remonstrances.—Interview between the Resident’s moonshee and Gokla.—General Smith returns to Poona—flight of the Peishwa.—Poona is occupied—pursuit of the Peishwa—defence of Korygaom.—The Peishwa continues his flight—pursuit taken up by General Pritzler—resumed by General Smith.—Mr. Elphinstone is appointed Commissioner, and two divisions of the army of the Deccan placed at his disposal.—Capture of Satara.—The Satara proclamation—new distribution of the force.—General Smith surprises the Peishwa’s army at Ashtah—death of Gokla—rescue of the Raja of Satara.—Affairs of Nagpoor—treacherous attack on the British troops.—Battle of Seetabuldee—arrival of General Doveton—Appa Sahib surrenders himself—his guns are stormed and taken—attack on Nagpoor repulsed—Arabs capitulate—operations of General Hardyman and reduction of the northern districts.—Appa Sahib is reinstated.—Revert to affairs in Malwa and Hindoostan . pp. 466–498