INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -After the death of Aurangzeb in 1707, Shahu was released (18 May 1707) by his son, Prince Azam, at the advice of his commander, Zulfikar Khan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shahu Raje lost no time in marching towards Satara after defeating the mighty army of Maharani Tarabai, halting for a short period at Shirwal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Upon Shahu’s death in 1749, Baji Rao’s son and successor, Balaji Baji Rao, became the virtual ruler of the Maratha confederacy.