A History of the Mahrattas v2.c59.31

v2.c59.31

Though the British Government gained much by additional strength and security, it was doubtful how far its income was benefited by the conquest. The provision for the Raja of Satara was completed by a treaty dated 25th September, 1819, by which he agreed to hold his territory in subordinate co-operation to the British Government; neither to increase nor diminish his military force without its sanction; and as a fundamental condition, he was positively prohibited from holding any intercourse with persons not his own subjects, except through the Resident at his court. The Company charged itself with the defence of his territory, which, for a time, was to be governed under an agent of that Government, until the Raja and his people were made acquainted with business.¹