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 presented himself before Sindhia's capital at Ujjain, defeating some forces under John Hessing and extorting a considerable sum from the inhabitants. However, he did not destroy the town. In October, Sarjerao Ghatge retaliated by plundering Indore, nearly leveling it, and committing various forms of violence against its people.