Madhavrao Peshwa I

Fourth Peshwa of the Maratha Empire

Indian Savnur, Maratha Empire (Now in Karnataka) India

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ProfessionFourth Peshwa of the Maratha Empire
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceSavnur, Maratha Empire (Now in Karnataka) India
Date of Death18/11/1772

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Bio/Wiki

Regnal NameShreemant Madhavrao Ballal Peshwa
Dynasty/KingdomMaratha Empire

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationNot Known

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseRamabai (died in 1772 during Sati Practice)

Family

FatherNanasaheb Peshwa
MotherGopikabai
SiblingsVishwasrao, Narayan Rao
SpouseRamabai

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Madhavrao Peshwa I led the Maratha Empire's restoration post losses in the third battle of Panipat in 1761.
2. He faced conflict with his uncle, Raghunathrao, amidst the early Nizam-Maratha Empire wars.
3. Madhavrao triumphed over the Kingdom of Mysore and defeated Hyder Ali in 1764.
4. In a war against Raghunathrao, he placed his uncle under house arrest.
5. He survived an assassination attempt by Raghunathrao in 1769.
6. Madhavrao succumbed to tuberculosis in 1772.
7. His wife, Ramabai, passed away in the same year by practicing Sati.
8. Regarded as one of the most eminent Peshwas in Maratha Empire's history.
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