He died on February 19 , 1818 during the battle of Ashti while defending the Peshwa from the British .
Gokhale was entrusted by Peshwa Baji Rao II with the preparations of the Third Anglo - Maratha War against the British in 1818 .
Gokhale died on February 19 , 1818 during the battle of Ashti while defending the Peshwa Baji Rao II from the British .
Gokhale was entrusted by Peshwa Baji Rao II with the preparations of the Third Anglo - Maratha War against the British in 1818 .