When Appa Sahib was arrested, the Resident Richard Jenkins decided to adopt Bajiba, the son of Banubai, as the successor to the Bhonsle gadi.

Prior to his retirement the Resident held a grand darbar and read out the terms of the treaty with Raghuji III on 1 December 1826.

Raghuji was initially taught reading, writing and arithmetic and had received working knowledge of Persian and Marathi, though he had no inclination for learning.

In the early part of his royal career Raghuji took keen interest in administrative matters but later neglected them.

His obsequies were performed by his nephew Nana Ahirarav and it was decided to adopt his son Yasavantrav as the next successor.