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Mirza Saleh, who was allied with the Nawab and supported by the [[British]], faced opposition from Chimna Sau, as the British feared losing their influence if Chimna Sau became Subahdar. This led to intermittent conflicts between the two sides over the next two years. Despite Sheo Bhatt's eagerness to take charge of Orissa, he was hindered by Janoji's conflicts with his brother [[Mudhoji I]], who was rumored to be plotting Janoji's assassination. [[Mudhoji I]] mobilized his forces for revenge, further delaying Sheo Bhatt's departure.<ref name=":0" /> | Mirza Saleh, who was allied with the Nawab and supported by the [[British]], faced opposition from Chimna Sau, as the British feared losing their influence if Chimna Sau became Subahdar. This led to intermittent conflicts between the two sides over the next two years. Despite Sheo Bhatt's eagerness to take charge of Orissa, he was hindered by Janoji's conflicts with his brother [[Mudhoji I]], who was rumored to be plotting Janoji's assassination. [[Mudhoji I]] mobilized his forces for revenge, further delaying Sheo Bhatt's departure.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
By the end of June 1759, the conflict between [[Janoji Bhonsle]] and [[Mudhoji I]] had eased somewhat. Sheo Bhatt finally reached [[Cuttack]] in July 1759 with a force of about 4,000 horsemen and 1,500 foot soldiers. By then, a settlement had been reached, and Mirza Saleh had ceded the Subahdarship to Chimna Sau. Sheo Bhatt then took over the province from Chimna Sau.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44304469#page_scan_tab_contents|title=SHEO BHATT SATHE IN ORISSA|publisher=Bhabani Charan Ray|year=1957|pages=235–299}}</ref> | By the end of June 1759, the conflict between [[Janoji Bhonsle]] and [[Mudhoji I]] had eased somewhat. Sheo Bhatt finally reached [[Cuttack]] in July 1759 with a force of about 4,000 horsemen and 1,500 foot soldiers. By then, a settlement had been reached, and Mirza Saleh had ceded the Subahdarship to Chimna Sau. Sheo Bhatt then took over the province from Chimna Sau.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44304469#page_scan_tab_contents|title=SHEO BHATT SATHE IN ORISSA|publisher=Bhabani Charan Ray|year=1957|pages=235–299}}</ref> | ||
==Invasions== | ==Invasions== | ||
Initially, the task was to collect chauth from Bengal. Following [[Mir Jafar]]'s replacement by [[Mir Qasim]] as [[Nawab of Bengal]], the new Nawab was reminded of the [[chauth]] payment but chose to remain silent. Fearing invasion if the chauth was not paid, Firt Shon Bhatt's threats had no effect. Consequently, Sheo Bhatt decided that since the Nawab had breached the 1751 treaty, he too could disregard the Maratha part of the agreement and resume his previous practice of Bengal Invasion by raiding [[Bengal]] beyond the Subarnarekha River.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44140557|title=THE MARATHAS IN ORISSA|publisher=Kali Kinkar Datta|year=1949|pages=299–301}}</ref> | Initially, the task was to collect chauth from Bengal. Following [[Mir Jafar]]'s replacement by [[Mir Qasim]] as [[Nawab of Bengal]], the new Nawab was reminded of the [[chauth]] payment but chose to remain silent. Fearing invasion if the chauth was not paid, Firt Shon Bhatt's threats had no effect. Consequently, Sheo Bhatt decided that since the Nawab had breached the 1751 treaty, he too could disregard the Maratha part of the agreement and resume his previous practice of Bengal Invasion by raiding [[Bengal]] beyond the Subarnarekha River.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44140557|title=THE MARATHAS IN ORISSA|publisher=Kali Kinkar Datta|year=1949|pages=299–301}}</ref> | ||
Sheo Bhatt began by plundering Birbhum. The British urged [[Mir Qasim]] to counter Sheo Bhatt's actions and stationed troops in Midnapur to guard against Maratha incursions into Burdwan and Midnapur. Sheo Bhatt demanded three lakhs of rupees from Tilak Chand, Raja of [[Burdwan]], and when the demand was unmet, he attacked and plundered Burdwan and Midnapur, creating significant unrest. As British troops approached, Sheo Bhatt retreated to [[Cuttack]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44140543|title=THE WAY THE ENGLISH TACKLED THE QUESTION OF THE CHOUTH OF BENGAL (1761-1785)|publisher=T. K. Mukerji|year=1949|pages=245–249}}</ref> | Sheo Bhatt began by plundering Birbhum. The British urged [[Mir Qasim]] to counter Sheo Bhatt's actions and stationed troops in Midnapur to guard against Maratha incursions into Burdwan and Midnapur. Sheo Bhatt demanded three lakhs of rupees from Tilak Chand, Raja of [[Burdwan]], and when the demand was unmet, he attacked and plundered Burdwan and Midnapur, creating significant unrest. As British troops approached, Sheo Bhatt retreated to [[Cuttack]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44140543|title=THE WAY THE ENGLISH TACKLED THE QUESTION OF THE CHOUTH OF BENGAL (1761-1785)|publisher=T. K. Mukerji|year=1949|pages=245–249}}</ref> | ||
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==Aftermath== | ==Aftermath== | ||
In 1764, Sheo Bhatt, unable to meet his financial obligations to [[Janoji Bhonsle]], was dismissed and replaced by Chimna Sau as the governor of [[Orissa]]. Sheo Bhatt was imprisoned on April 12, 1764, but Mukund Pandit, with some of Sheo Bhatt’s men, attacked Chimna Sau’s forces and was defeated, resulting in several casualties. Following Sheo Bhatt’s removal, Orissa experienced significant disorder as various zamindars exploited the situation, including the zamindar of Dhenkanal, who murdered Sheo Bhatt’s adopted son and seized his property. | In 1764, Sheo Bhatt, unable to meet his financial obligations to [[Janoji Bhonsle]], was dismissed and replaced by Chimna Sau as the governor of [[Orissa]]. Sheo Bhatt was imprisoned on April 12, 1764, but Mukund Pandit, with some of Sheo Bhatt’s men, attacked Chimna Sau’s forces and was defeated, resulting in several casualties. Following Sheo Bhatt’s removal, Orissa experienced significant disorder as various zamindars exploited the situation, including the zamindar of Dhenkanal, who murdered Sheo Bhatt’s adopted son and seized his property.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
Bhaskar Pandit, Sheo Bhatt’s brother and the faujdar of Balasore, fled with local zamindars to avoid capture by Chimna Sau due to arrears in revenue collection. Sheo Bhatt managed to escape from Nagpur, traveled to Oudh, and unsuccessfully sought support from Lord Clive. He obtained an Imperial Parwana from Delhi appointing [[Janoji Bhonsle]] as the Nizamat of Orissa and raised a contingent of 500 horsemen from Januji. Despite these efforts, Chimna Sau, who had aligned with the British, was well-prepared to counter Sheo Bhatt’s attempt to regain control. | Bhaskar Pandit, Sheo Bhatt’s brother and the faujdar of Balasore, fled with local zamindars to avoid capture by Chimna Sau due to arrears in revenue collection. Sheo Bhatt managed to escape from Nagpur, traveled to Oudh, and unsuccessfully sought support from Lord Clive. He obtained an Imperial Parwana from Delhi appointing [[Janoji Bhonsle]] as the Nizamat of Orissa and raised a contingent of 500 horsemen from Januji. Despite these efforts, Chimna Sau, who had aligned with the British, was well-prepared to counter Sheo Bhatt’s attempt to regain control.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
Sheo Bhatt returned to Orissa and established his base at Kunjar, gaining the support of several zamindars and causing disturbances, including setting fire to Cuttack’s suburbs. He claimed British backing and sought support from Motte in Sambalpur, but the British rejected his claims and supported Chimna Sau instead. By February 1767, Sheo Bhatt was decisively defeated, ending his turbulent bid to regain power. Despite his dismissal, Sheo Bhatt is remembered for his effective revenue administration, having established a settlement of 18,00,000 Arcot rupees with a notable revenue system. | Sheo Bhatt returned to Orissa and established his base at Kunjar, gaining the support of several zamindars and causing disturbances, including setting fire to Cuttack’s suburbs. He claimed British backing and sought support from Motte in Sambalpur, but the British rejected his claims and supported Chimna Sau instead. By February 1767, Sheo Bhatt was decisively defeated, ending his turbulent bid to regain power. Despite his dismissal, Sheo Bhatt is remembered for his effective revenue administration, having established a settlement of 18,00,000 Arcot rupees with a notable revenue system.<ref name=":3" /> | ||
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