physical and mental condition had deteriorated considerably. Tarabai refused and Balaji Baji Rao left for Pune since a siege of the well-provisioned and strong Satara fort would not be easy. Meanwhile, Damaji Gaekwad, Umabai Dabhade and their relatives were arrested by the Peshwa's men. A section of Tarabai's troops in the Satara garrison unsuccessfully rebelled against her. She beheaded the rebel leader Anandrao Jadhav. However, she realized that she would not be able to fight Balaji Baji Rao, and agreed to meet him in Pune for a peace agreement. Janoji Bhonsle, also a rival of Balaji Baji Rao, was in the neighbourhood of Pune with a strong army and agreed to protect her against any harm. In Pune, Balaji Baji Rao treated her respectfully and after some reluctance, Tarabai accepted Balaji Baji Rao's superiority. She agreed to dismiss her lieutenant Baburao Jadhav, whom Balaji Baji Rao disliked. In return, the Balaji Baji Rao forgave her. On 14 September 1752, the two took oaths at Khandoba temple in Jejuri, promising mutual peace. At this oath ceremony, Tarabai also swore that Rajaram II was not her grandson. Nevertheless, Balaji Baji Rao retained Rajaram II as the titular Chhatrapati and a powerless figurehead. In popular culture Raja Bhawanrao Pant Pratinidhi of Aundh State in 1927 commissioned noted Marathi artist M. V. Dhurandhar to paint a picture of Tarabai leading her troops. Nishigandha Wad portrayed Tarabai in the 1993 historical drama film Shivrayachi Soon Tararani, directed by Dinkar D. Patil. Pallavi Joshi plays the role of Tarabai in the 2017 TV series Peshwa Bajirao. Neena Kulkarni played the role of Tararani in 2019 TV serial Swamini. Swarda Thigale played the role of Tararani in 2021 Marathi series Swarajya Saudamini Tararani. References Regents of India Indian women in war Women in 17th-century warfare Women in 18th-century warfare 18th-century Indian monarchs 1675 births 1761 deaths 18th-century women rulers Warriors of the Maratha Empire Indian female royalty 18th-century Indian women 18th-century Indian people Cavalry commanders Female army generals Queen mothers Women of the Maratha Empire Indian military leaders