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A History of the Mahrattas v2.c51.59

A History of the Mahrattas v2.c51.59

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v2.c51.59

In regard to the operations of the Guzerat troops under the orders of General Wellesley, a detachment of the field force was sent by Colonel Murray, under Lieutenant-Colonel (August 29th.) Woodington, for the purpose of reducing Sindia's possessions in that quarter. The fortified town of Baroach² was stormed and taken on the 29th August. Colonel Woodington next marched against the strong hill-fort of Pawungurh,¹ took by assault the town of Champaneer² which is attached to it, and the fort surrendered on the 17th September.³