A History of the Mahrattas v2.c54.12

v2.c54.12

A.D. 1807.—Those atrocious deeds were the forerunner of a state of insanity, which was further evinced by extraordinary military preparations, carried on with an ardour and violence proportionate to the derangement of his intellect; until at last, in 1808, his extravagant conduct led to his being put under restraint; in which state he continued in his camp for the space of three years until the 20th October, 1811, when his miserable existence terminated.