Baji Rao I, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetBaji Rao I
Indian warrior
Date of Birth: 18-Aug-1700
Place of Birth: Sinnar, Maharashtra, India
Date of Death: 28-Apr-1740
Profession: general officer
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Baji Rao I
- Baji Rao I (18 August 1700 – 28 April 1740) was a general of the Maratha Empire in India.
- He served as the 6th Peshwa to the 5th Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until his death.
- Bajirao was Peshwa in the Ashta Pradhan (8-minister council) of Shahu.
- He is also known by the name Bajirao Ballal.Baji Rao I is credited with expanding the Maratha Empire in India.
- Maratha Empire reached its zenith later on under reign of Chhatrapati Shahu and Bajirao.
- He was one of the major contributors in expansion over the Indian subcontinent.
- In his military career spanning 20 years, Baji Rao never lost a single battle..
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