A History of the Mahrattas v2.c37.116

v2.c37.116

Whilst these events were passing on the west of India, the Governor-General and Council in Bengal, having disapproved of the Bombay defensive system, were endeavouring to create a powerful diversion, by carrying hostilities into the heart of Sindia’s territory; that he, the principal promoter, should become the greatest sufferer by the war; and Mr. Hastings was at the same time engaged in an intricate negotiation, for the purpose of detaching Moodajee Bhonslay from the confederacy.