A History of the Mahrattas v2.c39.14

v2.c39.14

A.D. 1785.—As Sindia appeared at the head of a powerful army, many of the officers serving with Mohummud Beg Humadanee withdrew from his party, and paid their respects to the Emperor. Mohummud Beg likewise acknowledged Sindia’s authority, accepted a command, and was sent to reduce Rahoogurh in the province of Kichwara, which he effected, and remained in that country for a considerable period. The imperial districts in the Dooab were speedily taken possession of, and Ryajee Patell was sent by Sindia to besiege Agra, the governor of which at first refused to give it up, but on the 27th (Mar. 27.) March it surrendered, when the Emperor’s second son, Akber, was appointed nominal governor of the province, and Ryajee² Patell real governor of the fortress. The widow and brother of Afrasiab Khan resided in the fort of Aligurh,³ but refused to admit Sindia’s garrison and sustained a siege until the middle of November, when they also surrendered.