Madhavrao Peshwa: Sawai Madhavrao Peshwa
 
 

 

 

 

Raghunathrao, the younger brother of Nanasaheb Peshwa, in pursuit of the Peshwa position, made his nephew Peshwa Narayan Rao.

He was killed in Shaniwarwara, and the post of Peshwa came to Raghunathrao, as there was no other heir.

At the time of Narayana Rao's murder, his wife, Gangabai, was pregnant. Pune due to Raghunathrao's inhuman act

The stewards of the court, like Nana Phadnis, Sakharam Bapu, etc., supported most of the Maratha chieftains.

As soon as Raghunathrao went on the Karnataka campaign after securing Gangabai, Gangabai's belly

Born Sawai Madhavrao when he was only 40 days old, Madhavrao Peshwa 

Peshwapad was given. It is learned that Sawai Madhavrao has received the title of Peshwa .

It took the help of the British to take over the government after defeat. Nana Phadnis with the British

I tried to isolate Raghunathrao by making a separate treaty.

But the British managed to fight both parties against each other. Raghunathrao Pune is finally disappointed.

The court officials surrendered to the congregation. He was kept at Kopargaon, where he died.

Many important events took place before Sawai Madhavrao came to know. Raghunathrao's Rebellion

Mode done. The British were defeated by the Marathas at Talegaon. Nana Phadnis of Mysore against the British

Hyder Ali, the Nizam of Hyderabad, was brought into the fold of the Marathas. In 1784, the Nizam invaded

After defeating him, the Marathas made a treaty with him at Yadgir.

Narayan Rao, the son of Balaji Bajirao, the Bal Peshwa  of the Fall of the Maratha Empire, was murdered.

Son was born posthumously at Purandar Fort to his wife Gangabai. His childhood at Purandar Fort

went into military settlement. So he did not get the education befitting a ruler. To increase the Peshwa

The responsibility fell on the stewards, i.e., Nana Phadnis.

He received thorough education in riding and exercising, but wise and prudent diplomats

The Peshwa was deprived of military engagements, political negotiations, and military campaigns. third of their age

Mother Gangabai died, so there is no one left for him.

Peshwa Maratha empire in the later period due to civil strife during the miraculous period

The birth raised the expectations of the Marathi state regarding this Bal Peshwa . Great cousin, Madhavrao

With the feeling that greater achievements would be accomplished by him, he received the name Madhavrao peshwa, or Sawai Madhavrao.

On May 28, 1774, forty days after his birth, he received the robes of a Peshwa from the Chhatrapati of Satar.

Madhvaravas was kept at Purandar Fort to avoid any mishaps. Then Kunbini,

The Peshwa  grew up in the company of servants, panakyas, hermits, and clerks. Only after five years

The entire congregation, along with the Peshwa, came to Pune as they could not bear the cold air of Purandar. Dated 10 February 1783

His first marriage was with Ramabai, a daughter of the family. After this, Ganesh vs. . Gokhale's

Second marriage with a girl named Yashodabai. At Shaniwarwada in Pune, festivals in the month of Shravan, Dakshinavatp,

Peshwa 's life was spent at festivals like the Ganapati festival, Dussehra, Holi, and food in the palace.

He did not travel beyond the Pune-Nasik-Y-Satara area. His grandmother, Gopikabai

When Peshwa  Sawai Madhavrao came to Nasika, he wrote a letter to Nana saying, 'This child always behaves like a small person.

It has no connection with the outside world. How can this be wise?'

Madhavrao peshwa: First Anglo-Maratha war during Sawai Madhavrao's time, Tipu's War, British of Srirangapatna against Tipu

In a joint campaign with the Nizam, the Battle of Kharda, Patilbaba Shinde captured the Mughal Empire in the north.

The Marathas fought many wars with Rajwade kings and Muslim institutions.

regained fame throughout India; but except for the war of Kharda, other events are not enough for Peshwa.

Doubt about understanding or not. Charles Mallet, an English lawyer who came to the Peshwa's court

Many detailed things have been written about Sawai Madhavrava. From that, his physique,

It sheds light on nature and behaviour.

 

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Due to the dominance of Nana Phadnis, Madhavrao Peshwa —Sawai Madhav Rao—did not get a chance to govern independently. Nana's suspicious and secretive attitude towards keeping a close eye on everything led to quarrels between Sawai Madhavrao and Nana. In this way, the Nizam of Hyderabad launched a major campaign against the Maratha kingdom. The Nizam had been defeated many times before by the Marathas. He owed the Marathas a quarter of three crores and a half of three lakhs. Refusing to give it, the Nizam attacked. At this time, all the chieftains of the Maratha empire united and overthrew the Nizam in the battle of Khardya. This battle took place on March 12, 1795. The Nizam agreed to pay all the previous debts. This victory spread enthusiasm in the Peshwa Maratha Empire.

Later, Mahadji Shinde-Patilbaba came to Maharashtra. During this stay, he gave Madhavaravas manmaratab, feasts, and pansuparas. Svari took the hunter with him and told him about exercising the right to wealth. From then on, the Peshwa s situation became particularly dependent. The Peshwas returned from the campaign of Khardya. Bajirao Raghunath was imprisoned in Junnar. He was with the Peshwa .

Correspondence was started secretly. Nana Phadnisa got hold of that correspondence and embarrassed the Peshwa. He regretted that the steward should not give him any freedom at this time. He fell ill.

The Dussehra ceremony was performed well. Sawai Madhavrao On October 25, 1795, in a fit of fever, he jumped down from the second floor of the Shaniwarwada into the fountain. Sawai Madhavrao died after two days while being seriously injured and undergoing treatment. The history of his reign is the history of the administration of Nana Phadnis. Sawai Madhavrao died on October 27th, 1795, without getting a chance to rule independently.

Madhavrao Peshwa : Sawai Madhavrao himself was not competent or wise, but his existence consolidated the power of Peshwa Maratha Empire Marathas. After his death, mutual hatred, personal selfishness, and a tussle for power started among the Peshwas, and the separatist tendency took root. After that, in 20–22 years, the British destroyed the power of the Marathas.

 

 

Written by Dr. Suvarna Naik Nimbalkar Reference: Marathi princely state Go.S. Sardesai Marathas Dharatirthe Praveen Bhosale