Jharkhand PSC Prelim Exam 2008 Solved Paper

(4) Pantpradhan Shreemant-Peshwa Bajirao Ballal Balaji Bhat (1700–1740) was a general of the Maratha Empire in India. He served as Peshwa(Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (king)Shahu from 1720 until Bajirao’s death. He is also known by the names Bajirao Ballal and Thorale (Marathi for “Elder") Bajirao. Bajirao is credited with expanding the Maratha Empire, especially in the north, which contributed to its reaching a zenith during his son’s reign twenty years after his death. In his brief military career spanning 20 years, Bajirao never lost a battle and won 41 battles.