A History of the Mahrattas v2.c48.58
A History of the Mahrattas v2.c48.58
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¹ [Perron succeeded to De Boigne’s command on February 1, 1797. He had originally come to India in a humble capacity on board a man-of-war, and thence joined the native service, under Sangster, as a non-commissioned officer. When Lestineaux absconded in 1788, Perron obtained command of a battalion, and after the success of the army against Ismail Beg, rose to command of a brigade.]