The History of the British Empire in India, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The History of the British Empire in India, Vol. 2

Hostilities between the Government of Bombay and the Nabob of Broach - The City of Broach taken by storm Rugonath Row, on the death of his Nephew, succeeds to the office of Peishwa, and meditates War in the Carnatic - The Widow of the late Peishwa gives birth to a son, but Rugonath Row still maintains his pretensions to the office - English support him with the View of obtaining possession of Salsette and Bassein - Progress of negotia tion unsatisfactory to the English - English take forcible possession of Salsette and Caranja - New Treaty con cluded with Rugonath Row, by which the Company agree to aid him with a considerable force, and he to surrender Bassein and other places - Bengal Government disapprove of the Treaty - Resolve to negotiate with the'

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