New History of the Marathas v3.c37.s2.35

v3.c37.s2.35

But this victory of Patan did not bring the Rajput war to an end. Sindia’s enemies resumed the offensive again and showed no signs of submission. Mahadji employed his captains to devastate the Rathod territory. Bijaysinh began separate negotiations with Tukoji Holkar, once more trying to effect a breach between the two Maratha chiefs. In the midst of his anxieties Mahadji was heartened to receive from the Emperor the formal farman of his appointment as Naib-i-Vakil-i-Mutlak and the cession of two of the Hindu sacred places, Mathura and Brindaban into Maratha possession. Mahadji held a special Darbar on 7th August 1790 and received the farman in a befitting ceremonial. The event served to announce to the outside world the strong position Mahadji held in the Mughal Government and the high trust the Emperor placed in his capacity and management. Sindia’s prestige was now fully restored in north India.