New History of the Marathas v2.c24.s1.8
New History of the Marathas v2.c24.s1.8
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v2.c24.s1.8
The stiffness with which Mahim and Tarapur were defended, was only second to that of Bassein. Baji Bhivrao the most trusted lieutenant of the Peshwa, lost his life while storming Tarapur, causing severe pangs to the Peshwa's family : for he was considered one of it. Several others like Ramchandra Hari Patwardhan⁶ received more or less serious wounds. Bajirao wrote a comforting letter to Baji Bhivrao's mother, in which he significantly mentioned that her son was still living.