New History of the Marathas v2.c24.131

v2.c24.131

A grand Darbar was held at Satara where Balaji presented his colleagues and co-workers to Shahu bringing to his notice their particular services. A new era of hope and aspiration had begun for Maharashtra. The pretensions of Shahu’s cousin of Kolhapur were now curbed. As Santaji Bhosle had lost his life at Delhi, his brother Ranoji was given the title of Sawai Santaji with fresh inams and rewards for the sacrifices he had made. The two brothers were the sons of Shahu’s first benefactor Parsoji Bhosle.⁶