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treasure-chest was empty. Sind, who was fast becom-
ing the most powerful chief of the Maratha federation,
had by this time extended his conquests from Central
A CASTLE ON THE BARWA SAGAR, GWALIOB.
India northward toward Agra and Delhi; but although
this forward movement threatened the flank of Bengal,
yet it also brought him within striking distance of
the strongest position of the British. After several
