He was then forced to take shelter with Rangoji in Kapadvanj, while Fakhr-ud-daulah, Gangadhar and Krishnaji laid siege to that town. At this time Malhar Rao Holkar, on his way back from his yearly raid into Malwa, was asked by the Lunawara Chief to join him in attacking Virpur.
He was then forced to seek refuge with Rangoji in Kapadvanj, while Fakhr-ud-daulah, Gangadhar and Krishnaji laid siege to that town. At this time Malhar Rao Holkar, on his way back from a yearly raid into Malwa, was requested by the Lunawara Chief to join him in attacking Virpur.