Baji Rao I succeded who was the most charismatic leader in
Maratha history after Shivaji.He conquered Malwa, Bundelkhand
& even raided Delhi.
1740-61
Balaji Baji Rao
Son of Baji Rao I Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb – different from
the later Nana Saheb, adopted son of Baji Rao II) who defeated
the Nizam of Hyderabad. The Maratha however received a
terrible blow at the hands of Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1761-Panipat
1761-72
Madhav Rao I
Defeated Nizam, Mysore, Rohillas, Rajputs Jats. In 1771 he
confined the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II by giving pension.
1772-73
Narayan Rao
Short tenure. Tussle with Ragunath Rao over Peshwa claim.
1774-95
Madhav Rao II
Became Peshwa after treaty of Salbai supported by Nana
Phadnavis. In the meantime Mahadji Scindia who had brought
Shah Alam under his control became the actual ruler of Delhi till
his death in 1794.
1796-1818
Baji Rao II
Incompetent son of Raghunath Rao (who was had earlier stuggled
with Narayan Rao to become Peshwa & sided with Britishers)
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