New History of the Marathas v3.c37.s2.68

v3.c37.s2.68

On 23rd October 1789 Malet thus wrote to Cornwallis, " Bahiropant talked of the Minister’s intention of visiting Benares at some future period when the Peshwa arrived at maturity and should have no further occasion for his guardian care. Bahiropant also asked me if your Lordship could be prevailed upon to grant this Court (Poona) a promise of occasional aid of a detachment of our troops. The present domestic arrangements of this state are unstable and I think it probable your Lordship might take such advantage of them as may be thought compatible with the interests and dignity of your Government. I am not sorry for the prospect of the continuance of dissensions among these chiefs of Hindustan."