New History of the Marathas v2.c31.38

v2.c31.38

Thus ended the Maratha-Nizam contest which had continued intermittently for over two years from June 1761 to September 1763. Several efforts were made by the successors of Asaf Jah to cripple the aggressive Marathas: and now came forth the spirited Nizam Ali to avenge the set-backs of Salabat Jang's regime, taking advantage of the internal troubles of the Peshwa's house; and once more the Marathas proved their superiority over the Mughals.