This alarmed the new powers, the Nabob Mir Jaffier, and the Presidency of Calcutta; and as in a common cause, and by the terms of their mutual alliance, they took the field against him.

The Nabob's eldest son and heir-apparent commanded in chief.

Major Calliaud commanded the English forces under the government of Calcutta.

Mr.Holwell was in the temporary possession of the Presidency.

Mr.Vansittart was hourly expected to supersede him.