In July 1801, Yashwantrao appeared before Sindhia's capital of Ujjain, and after defeating some battalions under John Hessing, extorted a large sum from its inhabitants, but did not ravage the town. In October, however, Sarjerao Ghatge took revenge by sacking Indore, razing it almost to the ground, and practicing every form of atrocity on its inhabitants.
In July 1801, Yashwantrao confronted Sindhia's capital at Ujjain, defeating some troops under John Hessing and extorting a significant sum from the inhabitants. In October, however, Sarjerao Ghatge retaliated by raiding Indore, nearly destroying it, and inflicting various forms of cruelty on its people.