Fall of the Mughal Empire v4.c54.s5.25

v4.c54.s5.25

Sharzā Rao defeated Gujā Kumbar and Krishnāji Mahādik, who were holding Indore for Jaswant, and took possession of that city, a few days after the victory in the field. He now began to exact retribution from Holkar’s capital for the oppression lately done by Jaswant at Ujjain. “Though the residents of the city offered to pay him 15 lakhs, he would not agree, but looted the place and began to dig up the floors and burn down the houses. For two days the city was sacked by the soldiers, but on the third order was restored by the highest authorities.” After some weeks the victors withdrew from the town and Holkar’s men reoccupied it. (Mohan S. 97 a. PRC. ix. 33. Gulgulé, letter of 19 Oct. 1801.)