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Madhavrao I Biography and Timeline

Follow Madhavrao I through 3 dated historical records for India.

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Madhavrao I, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1761–1772Years on this page

1761

Succession as Peshwa

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

Madhavrao I becomes Peshwa while still a teenager and begins restoring Maratha authority after the defeat at Panipat.

Role range: 1761-1772

1763

Battle of Rakshasbhuvan

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

Madhavrao I's forces defeat the Nizam of Hyderabad at Rakshasbhuvan, reinforcing Maratha power in the Deccan.

Role range: 1761-1772

1772

Death of Madhavrao I

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

Madhavrao I dies at Theur after restoring much of the political and military authority lost by the Marathas after Panipat.

Role range: 1761-1772

Records, sources and methodology

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