A History of the Mahrattas v2.c36.95

v2.c36.95

In this exigency, making allowance for defects in the original information on which some of his calculations were made, Mr. Hornby submitted a very judicious plan of operations in a minute laid before his Council on the 30th March; he there (Mar. 30.) pointed out a method of at once obtaining resources and distressing their enemies, by entering into a treaty with the Gaekwar family on the terms solicited by Futih Sing in 1772; reconciling the brothers, releasing them from tribute and dependence on the Poona state, and conquering the Peishwa’s share of Guzerat for the Company. But in all their schemes they soon found themselves more dependent, and more than ever controlled by the Governor-General and Council.