Fall of the Mughal Empire v3.c40.s11.6

v3.c40.s11.6

But within Mahadji's own camp the situation now became intolerable. After the battle of Tungā with its heavy casualties in men and horses, his unpaid and starving soldiery could no longer be kept in hand. He had distributed three camel-loads of Rupees and some badges of honour among them as reward, besides Rs. 25,000 for buying sweetmeats. But such a small sum when divided among that vast horde was a mockery,—each soldier getting only the price of two days' rations and no part of his pay at all. All the commandants came to Sindhia and pointed out that it was impossible to keep their men with the colours unless they were paid their arrears. But Sindhia had not the necessary money with him, and would not part with what little he had.