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Balaji Baji Rao (8 December 1720 – 23 June 1761), often referred to as Nana Saheb I, was the 8th Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. He was appointed as Peshwa in 1740 upon the death of his father, the Peshwa Bajirao I. During his tenure, the Chhatrapati (Maratha Emperor) was a mere figurehead.
Learn about Baji Rao I, the seventh Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, who conquered Mughal and Nizam territories in India. Find out his personal life, military campaigns, battles, and legacy for UPSC exam preparation.
- He is one of the three Generals in the history of the world who never lost a battle. Malwa (1723), Dhar (1724), Aurangabad (1724), Battle of Palkhe...
- Baji Rao’s body was exhausted due to ceaseless wars and military campaigns. He caught a virulent fever while being encamped in Raverkhedi and died...
- The Nizam of Hyderabad was defeated by the Marathas, and Peshwa Baji Rao I made him sign a peace treaty on 6 March 1728 at the village of Mungi-Pai...
- According to historian Pandurang Balkawade, Kashibai was quiet and soft-spoken and suffered from a type of arthritis.
- With the help of the Gardis (a tribe of hunters), Raghunath Rao killed the young Peshwa and chopped his body in small pieces and discarded them in...
- Shrimant Peshwa Baji Rao II was the 13th and the last Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. He governed from 1795 to 1818.
- Historians say Kashibai was a soft-spoken lady. She never had any malice against Mastani.
- The prime minister of Maratha rulers were called the Peshwas. Shahu appointed Balaji Vishwanath as the first Peshwa on 16th November 1713. Q. Balaj...
- The Battle of Kharda took place in 1795 between Nizam and Maratha Empire, in which Nizam was badly defeated. Governor General John Shore followed t...
Bajirao I ( Visaji Bajirao Ballal; [1] [2] Marathi pronunciation: [bad͡ʒiɾaːʋ bəlːaːɭ]; 18 August 1700 – 28 April 1740) was the 7th Peshwa of the Maratha Confederacy. He after Shivaji, is considered to be the most charismatic and dynamic leader in Maratha history.
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May 31, 2011 · Learn about Balaji Baji Rao, also known as Nanasaheb Peshwa, who became the ruler of the Maratha Empire after Sahuji's death in 1749. Find out how he expanded the Maratha power and signed the Ahamadiya Treaty with the Mughals.
May 20, 2024 · 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).
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Mar 7, 2024 · Baji Rao I (1700 – 1740): Baji Rao was a great leader and warrior. He was born in 1699 in Maharashtra. His father was the Maratha Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath. Though just 20 years old, Baji Rao was made the new Peshwa after his father died.
Balaji Baji Rao was the seventh Peshwa (prime minister) of the Maratha Empire. He was also known as Nana Saheb. He succeeded his father, Peshwa Bajirao I, in 1740 and served under Chhatrapati Shahu and later his successor, Rajaram Bhonsle II. He served as Peshwa for two decades until his death in 1761.
