Baji Rao I
General of the Maratha Empire in India (1700-1740)
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Summary
Baji Rao I was born on August 18, 1700[1], in Sinnar[2]. He died on April 28, 1740[3]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,611 views/month, #5,615 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Balaji Vishwanath[5]
- Spouse: Mastani[6], Kashibai[7]
- Child: Shamsher Bahadur I[8], Balaji Baji Rao[9], Raghunathrao[10]
- Country of citizenship: Maratha Empire[11]
- Position held: Peshwa[12]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Baji Rao I[15]
- Military, police or special rank: general[16]
- Replaced by: Shamsher Bahadur I[17]
- Name in native language: थोरले बाजीराव पेशवे[18]
- Sibling: Chimaji Appa[19]
Why It Matters
Baji Rao I has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was Baji Rao I born?
Baji Rao I's place of birth was Sinnar[2].
Who were Baji Rao I's parents?
Baji Rao I's father was Balaji Vishwanath[5].