A History of the Mahrattas v2.c51.85

v2.c51.85

The total loss of the Mahrattas was estimated at three thousand, that of the British army was five hundred and eighty-five, of whom fifteen were European officers. Louis Bourquin, the commander of the Mahratta infantry, and five other French officers surrendered themselves prisoners three days afterwards. The other results of the victory were the possession of the capital of the Moghul empire, and of the family and person of the descendant of Timour. Though the change was but change of masters, it was a happy event for the aged and unfortunate Shah Alum, to find himself once more under the protection of the British nation, of whose honour and liberality he had experienced many proofs.¹