Balaji Vishwanath meets Bappaji and requests him to support Shahu in his fight against Tararani. Bappaji replies Balaji that he would help Shahu only if he makes him 'Peshwa' after winning the war against his enemy. Shiubai tells Mahadji that she wishes Shiva to marry her daughter Kashi. Bajirao escapes from jail and meets Shahu. He tells Shahu that Chandrasen is planning to attack him.