Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c54.s3.11

v4.c54.s3.11

This is a fit place for concluding the mournful story of Lakhwā Dādā’s last days. At the end of September 1801, he was reported as levying soldiers on the strength of some money supplied by Jaswant Bhāu Kerkar and other supporters of the Bāis, and trying to secure allies. (Resident Collins to G.G., 5 Oct.) But he could effect nothing with his small means, and festering wound. The dying warrior was offered an asylum by the Mahārānā of Udaipur. After passing some time at Jāwad, he took shelter in Sālumbar, and here a four days’ fever put an end to his earthly sorrows and sufferings, on 7th Feb. 1802. (Rajādhyaksha’s Jivva Dada, p. 264 and letter No. 329.)*