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  Bajirao
Bajirao (1700 - 1740), who succeeded his father Balaji Vishwanath as a Peshwa (Prime Minister) was a brave, intelligent Prime Minister to the Chatrapati Shahu.
Bajirao was reponsible for extending the Maratha empire to North, and fought 36 battles, and never tasted a defeat.
Bajirao moved to the city of Pune and built an impressive palace called Shaniwar Wada, ruins of which still shine in the glory of Maratha Empire.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ba/Bajirao.html   (182 words)

  
 Bajirao Mastani | Bajirao Mastani Movie | Movie Review of Bajirao Mastani Movie
However the historical Bajirao Mastani which was to star Salman Khan (a very close friend of Bhanasli who played the lead in the director's enchanting love triangle Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) and Kareena Kapoor, got delayed for various reasons including Khan's dates.
Secondly, he was waiting for Rekha to give her consent for her role as ´peshwa´ Salman´s mother and since she has, ´Bajirao Mastani´ is expected to roll as soon as the unit of Salman´s ´Mujhse Shaadi Karoge´, returns to India after the Mauritius schedule of the movie in November.
Bajirao Mastani goes on the floors in May 2004.
www.salmankhan.net /forthcoming/bajirao.asp   (0 words)

  
 Dhar - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
Bajirao had also determined that “war must pay for war”, and was assiduous in enforce his right for chauth in Malwa.
In 1742, Bajirao nominated Udaiji's younger brother, Anand Rao Ponwar, to head the family and Anand Rao I is regarded as the founder of the state of Dhar in central India.
Towards the close of the 18th and in the early part of the 19th century, the state was subject to a series of spoliations by Scindia of Gwalior and Holkar of Indore, (descendants of Ranoji Scindia and Malharao Holkar).
www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Dhar   (1114 words)

  
 history
Bajirao, his elder son was awarded the title of peshwa after the death of his father.
In 1734, Bajirao captured the Malwa territory in the north, and in 1739, his brother Chimnaji drove out the Portuguese from almost all their possessions in the northern Western Ghats.
Bajirao was very disloyal to the British, and in November of 1817, he declared war against them.
marathi.tripod.com /hist.html   (2898 words)

  
 Organiser - Content
Bajirao soon realised that the feudalistic forces had a tendency of segmentation and that the honour of the kingship required determined deterrence to the centrifugal forces.
Bajirao's, crowning success was the defeat of Bungash Khan who was regarded as the bravest commander of the Mughal army, near Mahoba while he was busy in bullying the old Hindu King of Bundelkhand.
Bajirao was subjected to social boycott by the conservative elements.
www.organiser.org /dynamic/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=94&page=25   (1220 words)

  
 Maharashtra, Bajirao Peshwa, Maharashtra History
Shrimant Baji Rao Vishwanath Bhatt or Bajirao Peshwa, as the man of action is commonly called, was the son of the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire in Maharashtra, Balaji Vishwanath.
Bajirao was very popular amongst the soldiers as he was never afraid to lead the battalion from the front.
Bajirao Peshwa ascended the throne in the year 1721 at the age of 20 and remained on throne till 1740.
www.mapsofindia.com /maps/maharashtra/geography-and-history/bajirao-peshwa.html   (277 words)

  
 Mughal Empire - Indian History
In 1734, Bajirao captured the Malwa territory in the north, and in 1739, he drove out the Portuguese from nearly all their possessions in the Western Ghats.
Baji Rao's son, Balaji Bajirao (Nanasaheb) succeeded as the Peshwa.
Balaji Bajirao died soon after the war shattered by the death of his older son and brother.
www.gloriousindia.com /history/maratha_empire.html   (753 words)

  
 Maharashtra, Second Bajirao Peshwa, Maharashtra History
Second Bajirao Peshwa was the son of Raghunathrao who died in the year 1782.
He was extravagant in his dealings and emptied the treasures of his ancestors in a wink of an eye the death of Nana Phadnavis in the year 1800, cased a great strife in the Maratha kingdom as Holkar and Sindhia got engaged in a power struggle.
The extent of Bajirao’s inhabitance became limited to a small village under the watchful eyes of the British.
www.mapsofindia.com /maps/maharashtra/geography-and-history/second-bajirao-peshwa.html   (301 words)

  
 Baji Rao I Information
This story itself indicates the vision of Bajirao and Shahu's faith in the young man. Shahu appointed him as a peshwa at such tender age, recognising his talents and entrusting to him imperial troops which had recently emerged victorious in the Mughal-Maratha conflict which ended in 1707.
Bajirao died on April 25, 1740 still in his prime.
The movie is to be directed by director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and is slated to star Rani Mukherjee as Mastani and Salman Khan as Baji Rao Peshwa.The movie has drawn the ire of Hindus as they feel instead of highlighting his revival of Hindu society and values, the movie depicts a questionable affair.
www.bookrags.com /Bajirao   (1086 words)

  
 Vishrambaug Wada and Mastani Mahal
Located amidst honking bustling traffic at the intersection of Bajirao Road and Laxmi Road in Sadashiv Peth, Pune, India, the trappings of modern civilization -- for instance, tall plain modern-day buildings like the Maharashtra Bank building opposite it do a disservice to the stately Vishram-baug wada.
Bajirao's musicians, once played music in the evenings, from the grand teak faced balcony.
The intricately carved suru(cypress) wooden pillars, charming murals and rich furnishings evoke the fairy-tale atmosphere of the boudoir of Bajirao’s beloved Mastani.
ramrao1.tripod.com /vbwada.html   (531 words)

  
 pune rainbow
Bajirao married Mastani, a Muslim, and lived with her in this palace.
It was Thorala Bajirao who expanded the Maratha empire into north and central provinces.
Nanasaheb Peshwa succeeded Thorala Bajirao Peshwa and ruled the Maratha kingdom from 1740 to 1761.
myownrainbow.tripod.com /id108.htm   (2194 words)

  
 History of the Maharashtra and Great Maratha Rulers
Bajirao, his elder son was awarded the title of peshwa after the death of his father.
It was Bajirao's dream to extend the Maratha empire to North India.
In 1734, Bajirao captured the Malwa territory in the north, and in 1739, his brother Chimnaji drove out the Portuguese from almost all their possessions in the northern Western Ghats.
www.travelmasti.com /domestic/maharashtra/history.htm   (2906 words)

  
 Pratibimb - Abhijit's photographic reflections!
Chimaji Appa was the son of Balaji Vishwanath Bhat and the younger brother of Bajirao Peshwa.
While Bajirao was waging war against the Mughal empire, Chimaji Appa concentrated his energies towards the Western Ghats.
Vasai (formerly known as Bassein) was the ultimate objective of the war, as this was the capital of the provincial government of Portugal's northern Indian possessions.
www.abhijitsplanet.com /pratibimb/index.php?showimage=61   (105 words)

  
 Balaji Vishwanath Information
In return, Balaji extracted a revenue of Chauth (a fourth of that generated by the six Deccan provinces), and the promise of self-determination or Swaraj (Marathi for freedom) for the Maratha empire, in exchange for Rupees 10 million and the 15,000 strong army made available to Husain Ali.
He was succeeded by his son, Balaji Bajirao I, who was anointed as Peshwa by Chattrapati Shahuji in April, 1719, thus making the post hereditary.
Bajirao I is acknowledged as the most famous Peshwa due to his conquests and campaigns.
www.bookrags.com /wiki/Balaji_Vishwanath   (887 words)

  
 CalendarHome.com - - Calendar Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Baji Rao's son, Balaji Bajirao (Nanasaheb), was appointed as a Peshwa by Shahu.
The period between 1741 and 1745 was one of comparative calm in the Deccan.
Amritrao (brother of Bajirao II), Peshwa for a short period during Yashwantrao Holkar's siege of Pune.
encyclopedia.calendarhome.com /cgi-bin/encyclopedia.pl?p=Maratha_Empire   (2581 words)

  
 'I believe in Black as much as Bajirao Mastani'
For the coveted role of Bajirao, Bhansali has signed Salman Khan who worked in his earlier films — Khamoshi: The Musical and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
It would be as wonderful to put her on screen with Amitji in Black, as it would be to put her with Kareena Kapoor and Salman Khan in Bajirao Mastani.
It is also a chance to prove his capabilities in two contrasting genres and moods.
www.rediff.com /movies/2003/jul/18sanjay.htm   (0 words)

  
 1Up India > India > Maharashtra > Glorious Past and History of Maharashtra.
Sawai Madhaorao's death was the last blow to the Maratha empire and all the unity among its leaders vanished after his death causing a downfall of Peshwai in a short time.
Bajirao was very disloyal to the British, and in November of 1817, he declared war against them.
This battle was fought at Kirkee, that is the Cantonment area, in the east of Pune.
www.1upindia.com /states/maharashtra/history.html   (1913 words)

  
 Chimnaji Appa at AllExperts
Chimnaji Appa was the son of Balaji Vishwanath Bhat and the younger brother of Bajirao Peshwa.
While Bajirao was liberating the heartland of India from the yoke of Islamic despotism, his brother Chimnaji Appa concentrated his energies towards the Western Ghats.
A relationship built on trust and camaraderie between Bajirao and Chimnaji was the key to the meteoric rise of the Marathas during Bajirao Peshwa's reign.
en.allexperts.com /e/c/ch/chimnaji_appa.htm   (841 words)

  
 Indian courtesans temple dancers queens princesses and royal families; Amrapali, Begum Sumroo, Mastani and Mughal Jaan
Bajirao was 31 and Mastani soon became the love of the young Peshwa's life.
She became the centerpoint in Pune politics, when Bajirao openly declared Mastani as his wife and their son a Brahmin.The couple faced severe resistance from Bajirao's mother, Radhabai, his wife Kashibai, his brother Chimnaji Appa and the entire Brahmin community.
Bajirao's wife Kashibai, his brother Chimnaji and his son Balaji, came to Khargon with Mastani to consign Bajirao's mortal remains to the flames at Raverkhed on the Narmada.
www.dancewithshadows.com /society/courtesan.asp   (1562 words)

  
 The Sunday Tribune - Spectrum - Article
He was Peshwa Bajirao the first, a descendant of prime ministers who served Pune’s rulers, including Shivaji, and later succeeded him as rulers of the region.
Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath was succeeded by his son, Bajirao I, a brilliant cavalry general, and a romantic at heart.
Bajirao’s velvet gaddi, and Mastani’s tanpura — now lying mute and silent — bear testimony to a tragically romantic and colourful chapter in Pune’s history.
www.tribuneindia.com /2000/20000220/spectrum/main3.htm   (1007 words)

  
 Aish quits, Kareena fills gap as Mastani   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It is based on the life of Peshwa Bajirao and his mistress Mastani.
If Kapoor has indeed been taken on in 'Bajirao Mastani', this will be her first film with Bhansali.
It may be recalled that Kareena Kapoor was earlier considered for 'Devdas' to play Madhuri Dixit's role although Bhansali was in two minds about casting for the film as he found her to be a little too young to play Chandramukhi's role, which was ultimately played by Madhuri Dixit.
members.tripod.com /kareena_on_net/id42.html   (472 words)

  
 Bajirao Mastani at AllExperts
Bajirao Mastani is a forthcoming Bollywood movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with music by A.
It is based on the life of Bajirao, his wife Kashibai and his mistress Mastani.
Recent reports state that Bhansali has revived Bajirao Mastani with actress Shivani Kapoor as Mastani and Salman Khan as Bajirao [1].
en.allexperts.com /e/b/ba/bajirao_mastani.htm   (247 words)

  
 Forts in Shaniwar Wada, History of Maharashtra, Architactural Monuments, Monuments in India, Historical Monuments
The birth of Shaniwar Wada as concieved by Bajirao Peshwa-I was a double storeyed structure with two square courtyards on each side.
With teak from the jungles of Junnar, stones from the quarries of Chinchwad and lime belts of Jejuri provided the lime, the main Mughal influence came from the forays to the north by Bajirao-I, which is obvious from the shape and the structure of the arches.
Bajirao I, being an ardent admirer of the arts himself, decorated the main hall with exquisitely engraved arches, supported by pillars shaped like cypress trees.
www.indiantravelportal.com /maharashtra/monuments/shaniwar-wada.html   (858 words)

  
 Virtualpune's History Of Pune-The city was called as Punya Vishaya,Punak Vishaya,and in the 10th century ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Peshwa Bajirao I chose Pune to be the capital of the then mighty Maratha Empire.
Bapuji Shripat, a general of Bajirao I persuaded many rich trading families to settle in Pune who were given lands by razing the old city wall, along the river bank in 1728.
In 1802, Yashwantrao Holkar signed the treaty of Bassin with the British, on behalf of Bajirao II and thereafter, the Marathas came under the British power.
www.virtualpune.com /art/HISTORY/html/history.shtml   (713 words)

  
 DATTU SHAMRAO VALAKE & ANR v. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA [2005] INSC 249 (15 April 2005)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
When he was aiming the gun at Ananda, his brother (PW10) gave a hit on the gun with a stick under the impact of which the gun fell down and there was accidental shot which, however, did not injure anybody.
Then, accused No.3 inflicted injuries with axe on the head and neck of Bajirao as a result of which he fell down and succumbed to the injuries after a gap of about a month.
No doubt he had used excessive force against Bajirao by causing injury with the axe on a vital part, may be more than once.
www.austlii.edu.au /~andrew/CommonLII/INSC/2005/249.html   (3272 words)

  
 Encyclopedia India » Bajirao Mastani
Bajirao Mastani is a forthcoming Bollywood movie, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with music by A. Rahman.
Eventually later, he found another actress for the role of Mastani, Kareena Kapoor but things could not work out as Bhansali wanted the Salman-Kareena pair to be the first in his movie but Kareena Kapoor had gone to sign Priyadarshan’s Kyon Ki starring Salman Khan opposite her.
Bajirao was planned to be released in 2006.
encycloindia.com /bajirao-mastani   (307 words)

  
 Accession of Baji Rao Peshwa at Poona
The growing ambition of Bajirao coupled with the independent streak of the various chieftains was bound to result in conflict, the area being Gujarat.
While Bajirao was overrunning Hindustan, his brother Chimnaji Appa defeated the Portuguese in 1740 ending their rule in North Konkan.
The last few years of the Bajirao’s life were clouded by domestic discord.
www.indhistory.com /bajirao-peshwa.html   (874 words)

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