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Before Colonel Smith and the nizam, however, could join their forces to those of the peishwa, he had consented, on the payment of thirty-five lacs of rupees, to retire from the confederacy, and to quit Mysore.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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The peishwa at length became fearful that if he entered the Carnatic he should bring the
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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Ali, the peishwa, and the nizam, whom he bravely repulsed; but want of provisions compelled him to continue his retreat till he reached
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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Sir Robert followed the plans and notions of his predecessor, strongly insisting that the presidency ought to conclude the alliance which the peishwa demanded.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. From George III. to Victoria Edward Farr
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