New History of the Marathas v2.c24.s2.25

v2.c24.s2.25

1. The last days of Shahu.—Since 1743 Shahu’s health had been visibly declining. In that year his life was despaired of for some days and the Peshwa was summoned to Satara precipitately from his important occupations in the north. Happily the king recovered for a time, although his infirmities went on increasing. What preyed on his mind most was his failure to obtain a male issue to succeed him.