A History of the Mahrattas v2.c55.27

v2.c55.27

Appa Dessaye, however, made himself complete master of Chickooree and Menowlee, and endeavoured to establish his authority over Sawuntwaree. The son of Kem Sawunt was strangled at the instigation of Appa Dessaye’s Carcoon, with the concurrence of Luximee Bye and of Poond Sawunt, the next heir to the principality. But Appa Dessaye did not profit by this atrocious deed. Poond Sawunt, taking advantage of the weak state of Appa Dessaye’s troops, the greater part being withdrawn to maintain the war above the Ghauts, drove them from the country, and possessed himself of the government.