A History of the Mahrattas v2.c40.22

v2.c40.22

Moodajee, as we have had occasion to observe, had visited Poona during the preceding season; he showed a sincere desire to connect himself with the head of the state, and in the name of his son Rughoojee entered on a new agreement, promising to adhere strictly to that which had been framed by Mahdoo Rao and Janojee in 1769. He pledged himself particularly never to assist the English against the Peishwa’s government, and promised to co-operate in the expected war with Tippoo, for which purpose he was now advancing.