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Baji Rao I Biography and Timeline

Follow Baji Rao I through 4 dated historical records for India.

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Baji Rao I, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records

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1720–1738Years on this page

1720

Appointment as Peshwa

Peshwa · Maratha prime minister · Satara · House / Maratha Empire

Shahu appoints the young Baji Rao I as Peshwa after the death of Balaji Vishwanath.

Role range: 1720-1740

1728

Battle of Palkhed

Peshwa · Maratha prime minister · Palkhed · House / Maratha Empire

Baji Rao I outmaneuvers the Nizam near Palkhed and compels him to negotiate, demonstrating the effectiveness of fast Maratha cavalry operations.

Role range: 1720-1740

1737

Raid on Delhi

Peshwa · Maratha prime minister · Delhi · House / Maratha Empire

Baji Rao I rapidly advances toward Delhi, exposing Mughal military weakness before withdrawing from the imperial capital region.

Role range: 1720-1740

1738

Campaign of Bhopal

Peshwa · Maratha prime minister · Bhopal · House / Maratha Empire

Baji Rao I traps opposing forces near Bhopal and gains major territorial concessions for the Marathas through the resulting settlement.

Role range: 1720-1740

Records, sources and methodology

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