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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