Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c44.s2.28

v4.c44.s2.28

In addition to this, Ismail Beg had some personal grievances too. Towards the end of 1789, Sindhia had sent Tukoji Holkar’s contingent to hold Mewat (the west Delhi country) against Sikh raids, but Holkar’s men wrongfully seized one of Ismail Beg’s *thānahs* (Nuh-nimaksar) situated there. A protest to Mahādji brought no remedy as Holkar’s men did not recognise Sindhia’s authority. So, Ismail Beg had to send a force from his own army which quickly drove out the usurpers. This heightened his anger and distrust of Maratha good faith.*