Who was Balaji Vishwanath Bhat?

Later, his son Bajirao I became the Peshwa. Balaji Vishwanath Bhat was born into an Indian Konkanastha Hindu Chitpavan Brahmin family. The family hailed from the coastal Konkan region of present-day Maharashtra and were the hereditary Deshmukh for Shrivardhan under the Siddi of Janjira.

How did Balaji Vishwanath induce Rajaram’s other widow Rajasbai?

Balaji Vishwanath induced Rajaram’s other widow, Rajasbai to conduct a coup against Shivaji II, the son of Tarabai and install her own son, Sambhaji II, on the throne of Kolhapur. This brought the ruling house of Kolhapur under protection and subordination of Shahu at that time. Next Shahu turned to subdue the Angre’s.

What was the battle between Balaji Vishwanath and Yashwantrao?

He got the news that Balaji Vishwanath captured his jagir in Warana valley and went to attack on Panhala fort. He immediately take some troops with him and went towards Panhala fort. The troops of Peshwa Balaji and Yashwantrao came in front of each other at Apti village near Panhala fort. This battle was fought in 1718.

Why did Tarabai send Dhanaji Jadhav to attack Shahu?

Tarabai sent the Maratha Senapati Dhanaji Jadhav to attack Shahu. Balaji Vishwanath was despatched by Dhanaji Jadhav to meet secretly with Shahu and verify his bona fides. Balaji is believed to have persuaded his master to support the cause of Shahu. Dhanaji’s forces met Shahu’s at Khed, in Pune District.

Who appointed Balaji as the assistant of Dhanaji Maharaj?

Balaji fell out with Dhanaji’s son and successor, Chandrarao Jadhav and went over to the newly released Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shahu who took note of his abilities and appointed Balaji as his assistant ( c. 1708).

What is the relationship between Balaji and Chandrasen Jadhav?

After the death of Dhanaji Jadhav in June 1708, Shahu appointed Dhanaji’s son Chandrasen Jadhav as Senapati, but the rivalry between Chandrasen and Balaji led the former to intrigue with Tarabai, while seeking an opportunity to eliminate Balaji.