New History of the Marathas v3.c37.s2.46

v3.c37.s2.46

“Extremely anxious to pay my respects to you at Poona after such a long separation, I moved from Mathura through the Marwar territory, and receiving an appeal on the way from the Rana of Udaipur for reducing his ancient possession of Chitodgad, held by the rebellious chief Bhimsinh, I arrived before the fort and reduced it in a short time. It was due to your blessing that the renowned fort which took the great Akbar twelve years to reduce, was captured in a few days. I have settled the affairs of Udaipur, and having appointed Ambuji Ingle for the defence of the Rajput territory, I am going to reach Poona quickly and offer my humble obeisance.” The Rana and the rebel Bhimsinh both paid parting visits to Mahadji on 5th January 1792. The vakils of Jodhpur and other states also paid similar visits, confirming their cordial obedience and effecting a settlement of the outstanding disputes in mutual negotiation. Mahadji left Mewar on 6th January escorted by Ambuji Ingle and Samru’s battalions for a short distance. During the ensuing absence of Mahadji in the south, Ambuji discharged his duties in the north with exceptional ability, which the historian Tod has highly extolled.