[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [A History of the Mahrattas](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826) › v2.c32.86 # A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.86 A History of the Mahrattas v2.c32.86 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c32.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v2.c32.86) A.D. 1772.—Considerable relaxation in the confinement of Rugonath Rao had taken place for some time prior to Mahdoo Rao’s death. As the health of his nephew declined, Rugonath Rao began intrigues with Hyder Ally and the Nizam, in order to obtain complete enlargement, and secure his succession as Peishwa. - [Previous: v2.c32.85](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v2.c32.85) - [Next: v2.c32.87](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v2.c32.87) - [Up: v2.c32](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v2.c32) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v2.c32.86](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.grantduff-1826.v2.c32.86) · Pramāṇa