Peshwa Madhavrao - A Tale of Sudden Responsibility

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At the tender age of 16, losing a father, and before even recovering from that grief, a great responsibility was thrust upon his shoulders.What he had only observed from a distance until yesterday now came to him as a responsibility. And even before he could bear this responsibility, he had to hear the dissenting voices of his own people at home. Such a dire situation had arisen.In an instant, the scene had changed. That day, all the chieftains began gathering at the palace. The court in Ganesh Mahal was filled with all the chieftains and dignitaries. The chieftains and dignitaries were seated in their respective places.For them, neither the chieftains nor Ganesh Mahal were new. Yet, the voice of his father, which had always resonated in Ganesh Mahal until now, would no longer be heard.When he began to enter Ganesh Mahal, everyone fell silent, and in an instant, all heads bowed in respect. After paying homage to Lord Ganesha in Ganesh Mahal and accepting the salutations of all present, when he ascended the throne in front of Ganesha, he became the 9th Peshwa of the Hindavi Empire...

                       Peshwa Madhavrao