A remarkable confession is attached to the engagement of Nine Articles given by Balaji Bajirao & Chimna Ji, his uncle by Peshwa’s own hand reads thus, “that Ballajee intended in future to do everything candour & sincerity dictated to obey Emperor’ wishes as appeared best…”
Nine Articles of the 1743 Treaty with Mughals. Following is the translation of Articles of Agreement of Ballajee Row & Chimnajee Row.
“As from beneficence & bounty of Subahdari of Malwa has been bestowed upon the servants Ballajee & Chimna jee, we are willing to perform our…
“As from beneficence & bounty of Subahdari of Malwa has been bestowed upon the servants Ballajee & Chimna jee, we are willing to perform our…
services as follows”
1. “We wish to have the honour of enjoying the dignity of being admitted to august presence”
2. “We promise that we shall not plunder, invade or lay waste any country”
3. “No other Marhatta chief will cross the Ghats of Nerbuda into any part of Hindustan.
1. “We wish to have the honour of enjoying the dignity of being admitted to august presence”
2. “We promise that we shall not plunder, invade or lay waste any country”
3. “No other Marhatta chief will cross the Ghats of Nerbuda into any part of Hindustan.
We take upon this responsibility”
4. “A respectable Marhatta officer with 500 horse shall always be present in service of his Majesty”
5. “We accept the sum which ha been given this year as Enam & will not ask for a fraction from the court, which is centre of the World and…
4. “A respectable Marhatta officer with 500 horse shall always be present in service of his Majesty”
5. “We accept the sum which ha been given this year as Enam & will not ask for a fraction from the court, which is centre of the World and…
remain steady & firm in our duty & allegiance”
6. “Whenever the victorious army (Mughal) will move abroad, a force of 4000 horse be furnished by us to accompany the camp, but should more be required, the expense will be given by his Enlightened Presence”
7. “We will not exact..
6. “Whenever the victorious army (Mughal) will move abroad, a force of 4000 horse be furnished by us to accompany the camp, but should more be required, the expense will be given by his Enlightened Presence”
7. “We will not exact..
from Zamindars beyond the river Chumbul, a fraction more than the established ‘Paishkush’ or tribute”
8. “Should the Enlightened Presence issue an order for us to punish any petty Zamindar in that quarter, we shall furnish a quota of 4000 horse, who will endeavour to effect…
8. “Should the Enlightened Presence issue an order for us to punish any petty Zamindar in that quarter, we shall furnish a quota of 4000 horse, who will endeavour to effect…
object required”
9. “With respect to Jahgeers of Killedars, perquisites of Canoongoes, Mooftees… emanating from Enlightened Presence, we declare that we will not infringe upon them but allow full benefit of them to those on whom they have been bestowed, that they may employ…
9. “With respect to Jahgeers of Killedars, perquisites of Canoongoes, Mooftees… emanating from Enlightened Presence, we declare that we will not infringe upon them but allow full benefit of them to those on whom they have been bestowed, that they may employ…
themselves in uttering benedictions for His Majesty’s eternal prosperity”
This is the Agreement !
Ballajee in his anxiety to secure possession of Malwa, had to make his chief Generals as guarantees of his good faith & following document was given to Mohammed Shah as guarantee
This is the Agreement !
Ballajee in his anxiety to secure possession of Malwa, had to make his chief Generals as guarantees of his good faith & following document was given to Mohammed Shah as guarantee
“We Ranoji Sindhia, Mulharjee Holkar, Jaswant Row Puar & Pillajee Jadhoo give it under our hands that, Ballajee Row, Moolah Pradhan having agreed to serve His Majesty should hereafter desire to recede from his duty, we shall by our representations prevent his doing so; but if…
notwithstanding our endeavours, he still persists in withdrawing from his duties, we shall in that case quit the service of Pradhan Pandit. In token of the same we have written the above as Deed”
Dated ; 7th of Rubee ul Awul, 23rd year of reign, 1743 !
This was the Genesis…
Dated ; 7th of Rubee ul Awul, 23rd year of reign, 1743 !
This was the Genesis…
of the Maratha Empire.
Where Peshwa was signing treaty of allegiance to Mughal Emperor.
Interestingly enough, his Generals were signing his Death Warrant. Vowing to abandon the Peshwa if he went against Mughal Emperor !
Ref ; Sir John Malcolm” Memoirs of Central India, vol I”
Where Peshwa was signing treaty of allegiance to Mughal Emperor.
Interestingly enough, his Generals were signing his Death Warrant. Vowing to abandon the Peshwa if he went against Mughal Emperor !
Ref ; Sir John Malcolm” Memoirs of Central India, vol I”
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