New History of the Marathas v3.c37.s2.16

v3.c37.s2.16

Nana Phadnis vainly tried to put an end to this double government of the Holkar house. He proposed to entrust its sole management to Tukoji, making Ahalyabai a non-entity with provision for her personal expenses and religious duties. But this arrangement the spirited lady refused to accept; nor could Nana enforce it against the lady's strong will and the universal reverence which she commanded in society. Mahadji also tried his hand in adjusting the matters for the Holkar house, but with no better success. The result was that while the strings of the purse were held tight by the lady, Tukoji had to starve his armies when out campaigning.