Chimaji Appa
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Chimaji Balaji Bhat (1707–1740), commonly referred to as Appa or Bhau, was the son of Balaji Vishwanath Bhat and the younger brother of Bajirao Peshwa of Maratha Empire. The high watermark of his career was the capture of Vasai fort from the Portuguese.[citation needed]
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Chimaji Bhat | |
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Born | 1707 |
Died | 17 December 1740(1740-12-17) (aged 32–33) |
Occupation(s) | Commander of Maratha forces (in some missions), Deputy Peshwa (unofficial), Chief Strategic Advisor in all affairs, Jagirdar (nominal), Panditrao and Health Minister[citation needed] |
Known for | Great warrior and younger brother of Baji Rao I |
Spouse | Rakhmabai |
Children | Sadashivrao Bhau |
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Relatives | Bajirao I (brother) Balaji Bajirao (nephew) Raghunathrao (nephew) Shamsher Bahadur I (nephew) |
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Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
Rank | Senapati |
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