Mahadji Shinde was associated with controlling the Maratha empire in Gwalior and mainly the part of northern India. His father Ranoji Rao Scindia was the founder of the Scindia dynasty.
Bajirao I tried to convince Shahu to attack the Mughals during their declining condition. He dreamt to fly the Maratha flag from the Krishna to Attock. Shahu accepted his proposal.