CHAPTER II.

Daulat Rao Sindhia

Thomas adopted by Appa Khandi Rao

1795. Revolution at Sardhana

Begum delivered by Thomas

Becomes a wiser woman

Movements of Afghans

Battle of Kurdla

1796. De Boigne retires

1797. General Perron

Musalman intrigues

Afghans checked

Succession in Audh

1798 War of the Bais

1799. Afghans and British, and treaty with the Nizam

Rising of Shimbunath

Thomas independent

Revolt of Lakwa Dada

1801. Holkar defeated at Indor

Power of Perron