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The Chief Architect Of India - Peshwa Madhavrao Bhatt- Pt 1

After the decisive Third Battle of Panipat much had changed in the political , historical and cultural fabric in the Indian History , the rise of regional powers like the Jats,Sikhs and several others was witnessed.  The sacrifice of Shrimant Sadashivrao Bhau and Vishwasrao on the battlefield made them legends, on the other hand Balaji Baji Rao aka Nana Saheb succumbed to the loss of a valiant brother and a righteous heir. In the midst of such a political crisis ,what was the Peshwai to do? Was this the end of the Vision of Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj and great statesman Bajirao ?The countless sacrifices made by great generals and ministers of the Samrjy seemed to be in vain. The Peshwai was now in the hands of a widow , a greedy brother of the late Peshwa who waited patiently to capture the Gaddi and a young child-like muscular boy of 16, whose face shone like the Kohinoor ,whose grit was yet to be tested verily , by the lord, who mustered the courage to reorganize the disgruntled subjects and re-ignite the flame of Patriotism to re-establish the vision of Hindu-Pad-Padshahi.  A dismantled administration ,an inexperienced ,immature Peshwa to take over the Peshwai submerged in heavy debts looked for guidance from his uncle , who in turn devised cunning plans to overthrow his son-like nephew who was burdened with the responsibility of such a big administration.

Madhavrao along with his brother Naryanrao played in the fields of Peshwai while their elder Brother Vishwasrao underwent rigorous traning, the rapid shift in the political scenario left Shrimant Madhavrao confused but he was completely aware of the graveness of the situation. He spent his time in intense austerities and phenomenal physical training, his muscular body was something that attracted his young wife Ramabai,a sincere devoted ,loyal woman who was to play a key role in the internal affairs of the family. Narayanrao was too young to understand these issues but he began to notice the crevices on his brother's forehead which signified the burdened shoulders and grave responsibility , while Shrimant needed able guides and mature political training ,he witnessed stiff rivalry from his uncle Raghunath Rao who won the key battle in Attock and was to murder Young Narayanrao in near future. 

Could the Young Madhavrao tackle all of it ? Did the circumstances turn in his favour? Was he able to re-ignite the flame of Patriotism and cries of Har-Har-Mahdadev heard once again on the Battlefield?........





















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