New History of the Marathas v2.c24.118

v2.c24.118

6. Balaji's Expedition to Delhi.—Although a satisfactory agreement was formally executed with the Saiyad, it remained to be ratified at Delhi, where the Emperor was already involved in his struggle with his ministers. There was no knowing that he would readily assent to the terms. The Emperor was by no means a friend of the Marathas. He had his own counsellors and advisers and the Maratha hopes depended upon the turn affairs might take at Delhi. They would gain their ends only if the Saiyad brothers came out victorious in the contest that was impending between them and the Emperor. When Husain Ali and Balaji met and discussed the situation, they must have talked fully and plainly what preparations were needed, how they were to act and how the expenses were to be met in the venture they were jointly undertaking. The irresistible urge came from Shahu on account of his anxiety for his mother, and Balaji could not refuse to undertake the risk.