Pilaji Rao Gaekwad
First Maharaja of Baroda from 1721–1732 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pilajirao Gaekwad (died 14 May 1732) was a Maratha general. He is considered to be the founder of the Gaekwad dynasty of the Maratha Empire, who became Maharaja of Baroda.[1]
Quick Facts 1st Maharaja of Baroda, Reign ...
Pilaji Rao Gaekwad | |
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Sena Khas Khel | |
1st Maharaja of Baroda | |
Reign | 1721 - 1732 |
Predecessor | Office Established |
Successor | Damaji Rao Gaekwad |
Died | 14 May 1732 Dakor, Gujarat |
Issue | Damaji Rao II |
House | Gaekwad |
Father | Jhingoji Rao Gaekwad (parental) Damaji I Gaekwad (adopted) |
Religion | Hinduism |
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