Peshwa Ghat

Peshwa Ghat is a historic stone ghat on the north bank of the Narmada River at Maheshwar in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. Part of the extensive Maheshwar ghat complex developed under Ahilyabai Holkar in the 18th century, it features broad stepped embankments, temples and riverfront architecture. The ghat is notable for scenic river views, religious bathing, boating access and its proximity to Ahilya Fort, forming a key part of Maheshwar's heritage riverfront.

Visitors can expect a wide stone-stepped riverfront on the Narmada with views of the river, boats, and the Maheshwar Fort complex. The ghat has stepped access to the water, small shrines and temples along the embankment, and open areas for walking, photography and observing daily rituals and evening aarti. Boating is available from nearby ghats, and the area connects seamlessly to Ahilya Ghat and other Maheshwar ghats for a continuous riverside walk.

Peshwa Ghat is part of the Maheshwar ghat complex developed primarily in the 18th century when Maheshwar served as the capital of the Holkar dynasty under Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar. The ghats were built with stone embankments, temples and riverfront structures in Maratha-Holkar architectural style. The name reflects association with the Peshwa period and Maratha influence in the region, and the ghats remain a well-preserved example of 18th-century riverfront planning.

Located on the sacred Narmada River, Peshwa Ghat is used for ritual bathing, prayers and evening aarti. It is part of the religious and cultural landscape of Maheshwar, a town revered for its association with the Narmada parikrama and Shaivite traditions, and contributes to the town's identity as a centre for handloom (Maheshwari sarees) and temple culture.