A History of the Mahrattas v2.c53.41

v2.c53.41

together with the Gaekwar’s share of the Chouth of Surat, were ceded to the Company. The British Government having advanced or become security on account of the Gaekwar’s government to the amount of nearly forty-one and a half lacks of rupees, the revenue of districts yielding nearly fourteen lacks annually was appropriated for liquidating this debt. The Gaekwar agreed to submit the examination and adjustment of the outstanding accounts and debts, between him and the Peishwa, to the British Government; to receive no European into his service, and to commit no act of aggression against any other power without the acquiescence of the British Government.