Sindhia as Mayor of palace British policy 1789. Augmentation of Sindhia's Army 1790. Ismail Beg joins the Rajput rising Battle of Patan Sindhia at Mathra Siege of Ajmir Jodhpur Raja Battle of Mirta Rivals alarmed French officers 1792. Sindhia's progress to Puna Holkar advances in his absence Ismail Beg taken prisoner Battle of Lakhairi Sindhia rebuked by Lord Cornwallis His great power Rise of George Thomas 1793. He quits Begam's service Sindhia at Punah 1794. His death and character CHAPTER II. A.D. 1794 - 1800. 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 CHAPTER III. A.D. 1801-3. Feuds of Mahrattas Perron attacks Thomas Thomas falls 1802. Treaty of Bassein 1803. Marquis of Wellesley Supported from England Fear entertained of the French Sindhia threatened Influence of Perron Plans of the French The First Consul. Wellesley's views War declared Lake's Force Sindhia's European officers Anti-English feelings, and fall of Perron Battle of Dehli Lake enters the capital Is received by Emperor No treaty made CHAPTER IV. CONCLUSION Effect of climate upon race Early immigrants Early French and English Empire not overthrown by British Perron's administration Changes since then The Talukdars Lake's friendly intentions towards them Their power curbed No protection for life, property, or traffic Uncertain reform without foreign aid Concluding remarks APPENDIX. THE FALL OF THE MOGHUL EMPIRE OF HINDUSTAN. PART I. CHAPTER I. Preliminary Observations on Hindustan and the City of Dehli.