Tag: marathas after shivaji

Sambhaji was the son of Shivaji and his first wife, Saibai.He was the edlest son of Shivaji Maharaj.He was the second Chhatrapati and ruler of the Maratha Empire

After Baji Rao, Balaji Baji Rao become the Peshwa at the age of 19. Chhatrapati Shahuji appointed him as a Peshwa. Balaji Baji Rao was one of the most renowned Peshwas of the Maratha Empire who was well remembered in the history for his phenomenal achievements that are multifarious in nature.

After the death of Baji Rao, Balaji Baji Rao become the Peshwa of Maratha kingdom. Under his period Maratha kingdom reached highest mark of expansion.

Period of Baji Rao as Maratha Peshwa from 1720 to 1740. He was born in Kokanastha Chitpavan Brahmin lineage.His father Balaji Vishwanath was the first Peshwa of Chhatrapati Shahu and his mother was Radhabai.

After the death of Shivaji Maharaj, he's eldest son Sambhaji bhosale become the ruler of Maharastra.He was called the 2nd Chhatrapati.He ruled over for 9 years.Sambhaji was captured and executed by the Mughals and then succeeded by Rajaram Chhatrapati.

Shahuji was the son of Sambhaji and Yesubai. At his period the Maratha power and influence extended to all corners of the Indian subcontinent by Peshwas.

After the death of Balaji Vishwanath his eldest son Baji Rao became the Peshwa.Baji Rao was possibly the finest cavalry general ever produced by India. He served as Peshwa from the fifth Maratha Chhatrapati Shahu until the death.

Balaji Vishwanath was the Maratha Peshwa from 1713 to 1720.Balaji Vishwanath was raised to the position of Peshwa in 1713. Balaji Vishwanath was an able and trusted friend of Raja Shahu Maharaj who gave him confidence and raised himself to the office of Peswa.

The period of Balaji Baji Rao was from 1740 to 1761. Chhatrapati Shahu appointed Balaji Rao as the Peshwa in 1740 upon his father's death at the very young age of 19, Balaji proved worthy of his responsibility. The Panipat battle caused the death of Balaji Baji Rao in 1761.