300 years ago this day, April 17, 1720 - A young 19 year old Bajirao was appointed as Peshwa in succession to his father by Chhatrapati Shahu.
In the next twenty years, Bajirao transformed the 'Swarajya' founded by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, into a 'Samrajya'.
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In the next twenty years, Bajirao transformed the 'Swarajya' founded by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, into a 'Samrajya'.
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Bajirao shifted his base to Pune and built the Shaniwarwada.
Observing that the Mughal empire was in a decline -
"Strike, strike at the roots and whole tree will also fall down. Listen but to my counsel and I shall plant the Maratha Flag on the walls of Attock(Fort)."
Observing that the Mughal empire was in a decline -
"Strike, strike at the roots and whole tree will also fall down. Listen but to my counsel and I shall plant the Maratha Flag on the walls of Attock(Fort)."
Bajirao's two decade reign saw a big expansion of the Maratha power into Central India and Konkan. He confronted and successfully defeated the Nizam multiple times, and struck at the gates of Delhi.
He (and his brother) liberated North Konkan from a two century Portuguese rule.
He (and his brother) liberated North Konkan from a two century Portuguese rule.
Do read the detailed, factual history of Bajirao in @MulaMutha's excellent book: "The Era of Bajirao"
swarajyamag.com/books/solid-re…
swarajyamag.com/books/solid-re…
Also, do checkout this online session hosted by @MulaMutha on this 300th anniversary milestone.
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