New History of the Marathas v3.c37.86

v3.c37.86

In the mean time Raghunathrao, sulking at Poona at his impotence, took advantage of Narayanrao’s absence to promote a fresh intrigue for getting out of the new Peshwa’s control. He began to enlist troops of his own and wrote to Haidar Ali for support. Naro Appaji the officer responsible for peace and order in Poona, took prompt measures to prevent Raghunathrao’s escape by placing guards to watch all the exits of the palace and the city. R’rao pitched his tents outside, declaring that he was going out on an expedition. The news of this move reached Narayanrao at Nasik and he hurriedly returned to Poona. He saw his uncle in his tents and on 11th April brought him back to the palace, where he employed additional guards to prevent his escape, with the result of further irritation taking place between them. R'rao finding his situation unbearable appealed to the Bhosles of Nagpur for support.