Gangadhar is furious when he hears the Peshwa insult him, but Bopatkar calms him down as the 'Baraat' is at the door. Gangadhar sees Manu's painting and recalls her brave deeds that everyone has spoken about. Gangadhar decides to marry Manu and commands Tatya to speak to Moropant about this. Tatya Dixit tells Moropant that the Peshwa has rejected the proposal and he has to decide if he wants to see Manu as the Queen of Jhansi. Moropant is happy, while Moti Bai imagines herself as the queen.