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BALAJI VISHWANATH : Encyclopedia Entry Balaji Vishwanath (1660-April 2, 1719 A.D.), better known as Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath, was the first of a series of hereditary Peshwas (Marathi for Prime Minister) hailing from the Bhatt family who gained effective control of the Maratha Empire during the 18th century. Balaji Vishwanath assisted a young Shahu to consolidate his grip on an empire that had been racked by civil war and persistent attack by the Mughals under Aurangzeb. Balaji Vishwanth rose from ordinary background to become prime minister of Marathas due to sheer merit.It indicates the social mobility and recognition of talent in the maratha empire.Secondly he devised means to keep together warring generals.Through his astute diplomacy he did great service to the nation for which he is recognised. www.bibleocean.com /OmniDefinition/Balaji_Vishwanath   (710 words)

Maharashtra, Balaji Vishwanath, Maharashtra History Balaji Vishwanath is a very important figure in the history of Maratha Empire. Balaji Vishwanath started his political career as the prime minister of Shahu, the last of the kings of the Shivaji Empire. Balaji Vishwanath, crowned the king in the year 1712, played a very important role is Shahu’s struggle with the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and also the inner conflicts with Tarabai. www.mapsofindia.com /maps/maharashtra/geography-and-history/balaji-vishwanath.html   (243 words)

Balaji Vishwanath Information Balaji Vishwanath Bhatt (1660 - April 2, 1719 AD), also known as Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath or Diwan Balaji Vishwanath, was a Chittpawan Brahmin, who eventually became the first Peshwa (Marathi for Prime Minister) under the reign of the fourth Maratha Chattrapati Shahuji. Balaji is recorded as having participated in the 1708 invasion of the then Mughal city of Ahmedabad [1]. 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. www.bookrags.com /wiki/Balaji_Vishwanath   (887 words)

Indian History - Rise of Marathas and Sikh Kingdoms in India Balaji Vishwanath - (1712 to 1721) - In 1712, Shahu died and his minister or Peshwa, Balaji Vishwanath took over the throne. 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.gatewayforindia.com /history/maratha.htm   (976 words)

Organiser - Content Baji was born on August 18, 1700, as the eldest son of Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath Rao who had taken the Peshwaship to a new height. Balaji Vishwanath, though third among the Peshwas, had overtaken his predecessors as far as his achievements were concerned. Anyway,the post-imprisonment carrier of Balaji Vishwanath reached a new dimension in the history of the Maratha-Mughal relationship, as he managed successfully to dethrone Sultan Farukhsier with the help of the Sayad brothers and substituted Rafi-Ud-Darjat as a new Sultan in 1719. www.organiser.org /dynamic/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=94&page=25   (1220 words)

History Maratha Empire - History Of Ancient, Medieval And Modern India. After Balaji Vishwanath's death in April, 1719, his son, Baji Rao I was appointed as Peshwa by Chattrapati Shahuji. A clerk, such as Balaji or his son, and ordinary men like Shinde or Holkar, owed their positions to the aura of this great prince. Baji Rao's son, Balaji Bajirao (Nanasaheb), was appointed as a Peshwa by Shahu. www.bharatadesam.com /history/maratha_empire.php   (1377 words)

Indian Odysseys.com - Tirupati Place Page One Tirupati, the land of Balaji Vishwanath, one of the most venerated deities in the south of India. Planted at the foothill of the Tirumalai Hill, the idyllic setting seems almost conjured to beautify the Balaji temple at Tirupati. Several temples that have their individual significance in themselves for the value as a place for pilgrimage; accompany the Balaji Temple at Tirupati. www.indianodysseys.com /ap/tirupati/sp_tirp1.asp   (129 words)

The Indomitable Marathas by Neria Harish Hebbar, MD A power struggle ensued and finally with the help of a skillful Brahmin, Balaji Vishwanath, Shahuji Shivaji II was able to consolidate his power as the legitimate leader of the Marathas. Balaji would serve as his chief minister and negotiator and his position as ‘peshwa’ would eventually become hereditary to his family, amongst the Marathas. Peshwa Balaji Rao remained in Pune with Shivaji’s descendents. www.boloji.com /history/020.htm   (2120 words)

Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Maratha Empire The Maratha Kingdom was the single largest force to reckon with during most of the 18th century, keeping the British forces at bay until the kingdom's cohesion was lost to internal dissension between the peshwas and their sardars. After Balaji Vishwanath's death in April, 1719, his son, Baji Rao I was appointed as Peshwa by Chattrapati Shahuji, one of the most lenient emperors. Shrimant Baji Rao Vishwanath Bhatt (August 18, 1699- April 25, 1740), also known as Baji Rao I, was a noted general who served as Peshwa (Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu between 1719 until Baji Rao's death. www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Maratha_Empire   (2410 words)

Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) Under Shahu, the Bhat family of Shrivardhan (Raigad) came to prominence and the Chitpavan Brahman Balaji Vishwanath Bhat (1713-1720), who had helped Shahu to strengthen his position, became his Peshwa (prime minister) and brought in the sanads (deeds) of Swaraj, Chauth and Sardeshmukhi from the Mughals. His son, Peshwa Bajirao I (1720-1740), attempted to break the narrow limits of Maharashtra by adopting a forward policy and building Maratha power on the ruins of the Mughal empire. His son, Balaji (1740-1761) succeeded him and expanded the Maratha borders to Attack (Punjab). www.maharashtra.gov.in /english/community/community_peshwaShow.php   (523 words)

Shri Vardhan :: Konkan Balaji Vishwanath (The First Peshwa) took the control of Peshwai which was continued till 1818. Third Peshwa (Balaji Bajirao) built a house here in 1750. The statue of Balaji Vishwanath Peshwa was built here in 1988. www.aroundpune.com /swardhan.htm   (213 words)

Shri Vardhan (Punediary.com) The First Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath continued Peshwai till 1818. Third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao had built a house here in 1750 which is at present under the control of Municipal Corporation. The statue of Balaji Vishwanath Peshwa has bee recently established here. www.punediary.com /html/Shrivardhan.html   (173 words)

Khoj - Directory for tirupati A page on Lord Balaji maintained by devotees. The sacred shrine of Lord Venkateswara or Balaji is situated on top the Tirumala Hills with nature in all its glory, splendour and charm. Lord Venkateswara is the name by which Lord Vishnu is known and worshipped at Tirupati, located in the Chitoor district in the state of Andhra Pradesh. www.khoj.com /Regional_and_Local/States/Andhra_Pradesh/Tirupati   (206 words)

[No title] The young son of Shambhuji, Shahu was made in charge of Marathas. Shahu turned out to be a smart ruler who appointed an intelligent Brahmin, Balaji Vishwanath as his Peshwa (prime minister). After death of Shahu, Marathas united under a confederacy and owed nominal allegiance to adopted son of Shahu and later kings. www.med.unc.edu /~nupam/maratha1.html   (3962 words)

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