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Bajirao I (Visaji Bajirao Ballal, [1][2] Marathi: [ˈbaːdʑiɾaːʋ bəˈlːaːɭ̆]; 18 August 1700 – 28 April 1740) was the 7th and greatest Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. He, after Shivaji, is considered to be the most charismatic and dynamic leader in Maratha history.
Baji Rao I, commonly known as Bajirao Ballal, was the seventh Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, born as Visaji on 18 August 1700 and died on 28 April 1740. During his twenty year reign as Peshwa, he conquered the Mughals and their vassal Nizam-ul-Mulk in wars such as the Battle of Delhi and the Battle of Bhopal.
Sep 1, 2022 · Peshwa Baji Rao I, born as Visaji, also known as Bajirao Ballad, on August 18, 1700, was the eldest son of Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath Rao who had taken the ‘Peshwaship’ to a new height. Peshwa Bajirao I belonged to the prominent Indian traditional Chit-Pawan or Konkanastha Brahmin family of Konkan.
6 days ago · Baji Rao I, peshwa, or chief minister, of the Maratha confederacy from 1720 to 1740 during the reign of Shahu (1708–49). Baji Rao’s conquests were one of several contributors to the decay of the Mughal Empire, especially under Emperor Muḥammad Shah (1719–48).
Baji Rao I was known for his successful military campaigns and conquests that expanded the Maratha Empire significantly, including victories in the Battle of Palkhed and the Battle of Bhopal.
Apr 6, 2016 · Bajirao I was born on August 18, 1700. From April 27, 1720 until April 28, 1740 he served as Peshwa (Prime Minister) to the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shahu. Bajirao I was also known as Thorale Bajirao and Bajirao Ballal. Apart from his role as prime minister, he was also a general of the Maratha Empire in India.
Jul 26, 2019 · Baji Rao terrorised the Mughal emperor by attacking even the vicinity of Delhi in 1737. Baji Rao established the supremacy of the Marathas as the seacoast of Konkan by forcing the Siddis and the Angrias to accept the suzerainty of Shahu. Baji Rao died of fever in 1740.
Apr 28, 2016 · Peshwa Bajirao is considered to be the most important figure after Shivaji in making the Maratha Empire a dominant force in 18th century India. Here’s his story. Not often does one man stamp...
Bajirao I (also known as Visaji Bajirao Ballal[1][2]) was the 7th and most powerful Peshwa (prime minister) of the Maratha Empire. Born on August 18, 1700, he is regarded as one of the most energetic leaders in Maratha history, second only to Shivaji.
Bajirao had been on the expedition to Delhi in 1719, and was convinced that the Mughal Empire was breaking up and could not resist a Maratha drive to the north into Malwa and beyond. This was the major theme of the next twenty years of his ceaseless military and administrative activity. This judgement by Bajirao was quite correct.
