There were, for instance, Siva's priests.

It is not to be forgotten that in that part of India the priests had been foremost in fomenting the rebellion.

They urged Howrah constantly to take the field against the British, and it was only the sure knowledge of his brother's intention to strike for the throne that prevented the Maharajah from doing what the priests urged.
He knew that Alwa and the Rangars would not help him unless Jaimihr first attacked him, for Alwa would be sure to stand on the strict letter of his oath.

And he was afraid of the Rangars.

He feared that they might protect him and depose him afterward.