New History of the Marathas v3.c37.s3.6

v3.c37.s3.6

As compliance with these terms clearly meant the loss of independence of the Maratha State, Bajirao refused to accept them. Wellesley understood why the Peshwa was holding out and henceforth regulated his relations with him in that sense, i. e. a waiting game to overcome him. Nana did not fail to warn Bajirao from the fate of Tipu Sultan, saying, "Tipu is finished ; the British power has increased ; the whole of east India is already theirs ; Poona will now be the next victim. Evil days seem to be ahead. There seems to be no escape from destiny."