That very day , he was met by an advance company of the Marathan army .
After ordering Abercromby to retreat on 21 May , Cornwallis ordered his siege train destroyed and began to retreat toward Bangalore on 26 May .
That very day , Cornwallis was met by an advance company of the Marathan army .
After ordering Abercromby to retreat on 21 May , Cornwallis ordered his siege train destroyed and began to retreat toward Bangalore on 26 May .