A History of the Mahrattas v2.c58.19

v2.c58.19

With regard to the Patans, Umeer Khan, after he had made the agreement with Mr. Metcalfe for himself, did not ratify it until he heard of the defence at Seetabuldee, when, considering the Mahratta game as completely lost, he immediately dismissed the Peishwa’s agents, ratified the engagement with the British Government, and endeavoured by every means in his power to fulfil its stipulations.