They made Bāji Rao go on a pilgrimage.
Brothers! the great Sirdārs who were with him,
They brought a troop of five hundred horse!
The Tuesday fair in Benāres was held with fireworks,
They made the Ganges pink with rose-petals.
Bāji Rao’s gifts were splendid,
His turban and coat were of brocaded silk,
A pair of diamonds and emeralds
He gave to the Brāhmans of Benāres.
Oh brothers! the Rāja sat in a covered howdah bound on an elephant!