Madhavrao II

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Madhavrao II (1774-1795) was peshwa of the Maratha kingdom in India, from a young age. He was known as Sawai Madhavrao. He was the posthumous son of Narayanrao Peshwa, murdered in 1773 on the orders of Raghunathrao.[1] Madhavrao was considered the legal heir, and was brought to power as peshwa by the treaty of Salbai in 1782.

His time in power was dominated by the political intrigues of Nana Phadnis. Madhavrao's death was said to be by suicide.

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  1. ^ History of the Maharashtra and Great Maratha Rulers
Preceded by
Raghunathrao
Peshwa
1774-1795
Succeeded by
Baji Rao II