Excerpt from Notes Relative to the Late Transactions in the Marhatta Empire, Fort William, December 15, 1803: With an Appendix of Official Documents, and Also Six Engravings Illustrative of the Several Battles
The efforts of the governor general for that purpose were renewed at those seasons of difficulty and danger when the peishwah's inde pendence was controlled, and when the existence of his government was exposed to hazard, by the violence, rapacity, and ambition of his feudatory chieftains. Had the peishwah then assented to the moderate and salutary propositions which were offered to his acceptance, he could not have been exposed to the disastrous event by which (on the 25th of October 1802) he was expelled from Poonah, by which his authority was subverted, his person endangered, and his country and capital abandoned to devastation and plunder.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book assesses the political and military clashes in the Marhatta Empire at the turn of the 19th century. The author explores the dominant role of the British Empire in India during this turbulent period, and analyzes how their policies impacted local rulers such as the Maratha Peshwa and the Nizam of Hyderabad. The narrative explores intricate diplomatic negotiations and decisive battles, highlighting the British strategy of supporting the Peshwa's authority to maintain control over the Maratha Confederacy. Through a detailed account of events, the author provides insights into the complex power dynamics and geopolitical landscape of India during this era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330990490_0
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