A History of the Mahrattas v2.c48.13

v2.c48.13

ministers, the settlement of a Jagheer upon the Byes, and reparation to the Peishwa, by submitting to his authority. Sindia appeared much disposed to follow this advice; but the Byes became so extravagant in their demands, that it was impossible to accede to them; and although he was now really desirous of returning to Hindoostan, he had no means of discharging any part of the great arrears due to his army.