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Battle of Khed Nov 1707

In order to divide the Maratha onslaught, the Mughals released Shahuji, Sambhaji's son and Tarabai's nephew, on certain conditions. He immediately challenged Tarabai and Shivaji II for leadership of the Maratha polity.Battle began at Khed near Pune and Maratha Commander Dhanaji Jadhav sidelined to Shahu's Side. Shahu eventually prevailed, thanks to his legal position and Tarabai was sidelined. She established a rival court in Kolhapur in 1709 but was deposed by Rajaram's other widow, Rajasabai, who put her own son, Sambhaji II, on the throne. Tarabai and her son were imprisoned by Sambhaji II. Shivaji II died in 1724. Tarabai afterwards reconciled with Chhatrapati Shahu in 1730 and went to live in Satara. Later Chhatarapati Shahu Maharaj went on to become the Most powerful ruler during the 18th century. He expanded the territories of Maratha empire to its zenith. Shahuji united Maratha Commanders and Ministers like Holkars, Gaekwads, Peshvas, Shindes, Pawars, Gaekwads, etc and ruled almost whole of India