There were tensions in the Maratha army due to Abidali's strategy.

In the next two months, the skirmishes between the two left many, including Najib Khan's soliders, dead.

Abdali sensed a deadlock and decided to sign a peace treaty with the Marathas.

The Marathas were keen as well, but Najib Khan advised against the treaty and prevailed upon Abdali to delay his decision.

Lesson: Empower and trust your team members.

One should have complementary skills among the senior management so that the leader can tap into a breadth of expertise.

Finally, decisions are taken by the leader but an environment that encourages different voices and dissenting opinions is more effective than the 'do as I tell you to do' attitude. This is what encouraged Najib to convince Abdali.

Even though Najib failed miserably in the initial phase, Abdali continued to give him a chance to prove himself. 

Similarly, a manager needs to have faith in his team despite early setbacks, provided they possess the right skills; after all, every mistake is a learning experience.