Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, or the Central and Western Rajput States of India v1.c20.s8.t1.34

v1.c20.s8.t1.34

Death of Mahādaji Sindhia, January 12, 1794.—The death of Mahadaji Sindhia,¹ and the accession of his nephew Daulatrao, his murder of the Shenvi Brahmans, and his quarrels with the Bais (‘ princesses,’ wives of the deceased Sindhia), all occurred at this time, and materially influenced the events in Mewar. The power of Ambaji as Subahdar of Hindustan was strengthened by the minority of Sindhia, although contested by Lakwa and the Bais, supported by the Khichi prince, Durjan Sal, and the Datia Raja, who fought and died for the princesses. Lakwa wrote to the Rana to throw off Ambaji’s yoke and expel his lieutenant ; while Ambaji commanded his deputy to eject the Shenvi² Brah-