Bajirao Peshwa I, also known as Bajirao Ballal, was a prominent and successful Maratha general and statesman who served as the Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Maratha Empire from 1720 until his death in 1740. He was born on August 18, 1700, in the town of Sinnar in Maharashtra, and was the eldest son of...
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Shivaji Maharaj: A Visionary Ruler of Maharashtra
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of the most celebrated rulers of Maharashtra, was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri, near the city of Junnar, now in Pune district. However, scholars disagree on his date of birth. The Government of Maharashtra lists 19 February as a holiday commemorating Shivaji Maharaj’s birth (Shivaji Jayanti). Shivaji Maharaj was named...
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Ahilya Bai Holkar: The Inspiring Life of a Warrior Queen
Ahilya Bai Holkar was an Indian queen who ruled the Malwa kingdom in the 18th century. Her life is a testament to the power of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Born in 1725 in Chaundi, a village in present-day Maharashtra, Ahilya Bai was the daughter of Mankoji Shinde, a Patil in the...