New History of the Marathas v3.c37.s3.48

v3.c37.s3.48

While Bajirao was hourly imploring his dearest friend⁹ Sindia to come immediately to his aid, the latter beset with all kinds of difficulties could not move from Ujjain. He had no money and no resources as all his territory and administration had been convulsed by Holkar. He, however, sent his Bakhshi Sadashiv Bhaskar in all haste with whatever forces he could spare to support Bajirao. This general reached Paithan at the end of August and Ahmadnagar on 8th September. He rapidly moved on and encountered Holkar’s troops under Shahamat Khan whom he gave a running fight, and arrived at the capital on 22nd October when he pitched his camp at Wanavdi. This put some fresh courage into Bajirao’s heart. Sindia’s Bakhshi talked in a confident manner of blowing away Holkar’s rabble with his guns. The Bakhshi was in great need of money and Baloji Kunjar relieved his need by paying three lacs. Yashvantrao Holkar was well served by his spies and prepared to meet any contingency with boldness and foresight. He had no desire to cause any personal harm to the Peshwa. He had been wronged by Sindia whom he wished to bring to