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Nana Saheb was the adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao.

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The influence of nawabs and rajas had been declining since the middle of the eighteenth century. Their power and honour had progressively eroded. For instance, Nana Saheb, Peshwa Baji Rao II's adopted son, begged to receive his father's pension after the latter passed away. However, the Company ignored these requests since it was sure of its strength and military might. Armed forces were recruited by Nana Saheb, who then drove the British garrison out of the city. He referred to himself as Peshwa.

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