The third battle of Panipat was the greatest blow to the Maratha Empire as a whole generation of brave warriors had been destroyed. In such condition Madhavrao I became Peshwa and recover losses of Panipat war. He was one of the greatest personalities of the Maratha History. He decided not to rest until the Maratha Power was reestablished. There arose a conflict between Madhavrao I and his uncle Raghunathrao. Raghunathrao started grooming his own army. Madhavrao also decided to wage a war against his uncle.