New History of the Marathas v3.c37.73

v3.c37.73

The obsequies of the late Peshwa were performed at Theur and the Court returned to Poona on 2nd December. As Narayanrao prepared to start for Satara to receive the robes of office from the Chhatrapati, his uncle demurred to accompanying him, unless he was first granted an independent fief of 25 lacs annually for himself and his family. But under pressure of circumstances he was persuaded to give up this demand. Narayanrao received the robes at Satara from the Raja on the 13th December when Sakharam Bapu was invested with the office of administrator (karbhari) and the other officials confirmed in their respective posts.