A person, a name known in the history of the Maratha Confederacy, is remembered as someone with power and a sad story. He became the 10th Peshwa in 1772, after his older brother, Madhavrao I, passed away. Picture the heavy load of duty put on him, like a young main character suddenly made the lead in a history story, a part he might not have been ready for. His time in charge, though short, had political tricks and fighting inside. Think of it as a tense history movie, where friendships changed quickly, and risks were everywhere. He had problems from his own family, especially from his uncle Raghunathrao, whose big wants led to his fall. Even though he ruled for a short time, from 1772 to 1773, he tried to keep up the changes started by those before him. But, the start of trouble had already been planted. The things that led to his killing in August 1773 are like a movie script full of lies and power fights. While the exact facts about his death are still argued by history experts, one thing is sure: his death was a big change in the history of the Maratha Confederacy, making things more shaky and affecting the area's future. He is still studied in history, a reminder of the hard and often cruel truths of 18th century Indian politics.