The road construction was said to have been too costly in India due to the terrain, the rivers, and the high repair costs due to the monsoons. This was the main reason due to which road length grew at a much slower pace than the railways.
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.