A History of the Mahrattas v2.c49.31

v2.c49.31

Having exacted a very heavy contribution from Oojein, Holkar next proceeded to attack Sindia’s grand park of artillery, which had passed the Nerbuddah, and under the protection of the four battalions of Major Brownrigg,² and a body of horse, was awaiting the junction of the army from Burhanpoor. Brownrigg, on hearing of Holkar’s approach, chose a very strong position, which he defended with such judgement and intrepidity, that Holkar’s utmost efforts were unavailing.³