Chapter III

The invasion of Nâdir--Once more the cry of "Toorkh"--Sole object
gold--The raid seemed born out of due time--Diplomacies of
Nâdir--The fatal field of Pâniput once more--This time an
almost bloodless route--Delhi sieged, one hundred and fifty
thousand killed--Thirty millions worth of solid plunder
carried off--Decrease in dividends of Company--Opposition
to its monopoly in trade once more raised--Renewal of
monopoly.