Quick Info
| Profession | Diwan of Peshwa, Commander-in-chief of the Maratha Army |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, Maratha Empire, India |
| Date of Death | 14/01/1761 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Sadashivrao Bhau Bhatt was the son of Chimaji Appa (younger brother of Baji Rao I) and Rakhmabai of the Pethe family[4]. | |
| He was the nephew of Peshwa Baji Rao I and served as the *sarsenapati* (commander-in-chief) of the Maratha army[4]. | |
| He also served as the finance minister (Diwan) during the reign of Maratha ruler Rajaram II[2][4]. | |
| His mother Rakhmabai died when he was one month old in 1730, and his father married Anapurnabai in 1731[1]. | |
| At age 10, his father Chimaji Appa passed away, and his step-mother Anapurnabai performed sati on his pyre[1]. | |
| He was raised by his grandmother Radhabai and received education in Satara, Maharashtra[1]. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Received education in Satara, Maharashtra |
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Personal Life
| Kingdom | Maratha Empire |
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| Title | Sarsenapati (Commander-in-chief) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 2 sons (both deceased) |
Family
| Father | Chimaji Appa |
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| Mother | Rakhmabai |
| Step-Mother | Anapurnabai |
| Grandmother | Radhabai |
| Uncle | Baji Rao I (Peshwa) |
Career
| Led Maratha forces to victory in Karnataka campaign starting 1746, capturing forts like Bahadur Bhenda and annexing 36 Parganas. | |
| Appointed Diwan of Peshwa after Mahadaji Purandare resigned. | |
| Captured Daulatabad fort and won Battle of Udgir in 1760 against Nizam of Hyderabad. | |
| Recaptured Delhi in May 1760 using artillery against Durrani forces. | |
| Commanded Maratha army in Third Battle of Panipat in 1761. | |
| Captured Daulatabad fort and won Battle of Udgir in February 1760 against Nizam of Hyderabad, forcing surrender of territories worth 60 lakhs including Ahmadnagar, Daulatabad, Bijapur, and Burhanpur[1][2]. | |
| Recaptured Delhi in July 1760 using artillery against Durrani forces, with coordinated assault led by Malharrao Holkar and Jankoji Scindia[1]. | |
| Modernized the Maratha army by introducing disciplined infantry and artillery units inspired by European warfare[1]. | |
| Fought alongside Ibrahim Khan Gardi whose disciplined infantry held the center till the end at Panipat[1]. | |
| Refused to retreat at Panipat, choosing to die with honor rather than surrender; his body was found days later among the slain[1]. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bhau was the nephew of Peshwa Bajirao I. | |
| 2. When he was a month old, his mother died in 1730, and his father married Anapurnabai in 1731. | |
| 3. At the age of 10, his father passed away, and his step-mother, Anapurnabai, performed sati on his pyre. | |
| 4. He was raised by his grandmother, Radhabai, and received education in Satara, Maharashtra. | |
| 5. In 1760, he led the Maratha Army to victory against the Nizam of Hyderabad in the Battle of Udgir. | |
| 6. During the third battle of Panipat, Bhau served as the Maratha Army's commander-in-chief, facing the Durrani Empire led by Ahmad Shah Durrani and meeting defeat. | |
| 7. Although he is believed to have died at Panipat, his body was never recovered. | |
| 8. His second wife, Parvatibai, refused to accept his death in battle and chose not to live as a widow. | |
| 9. His first wife, Umabai, gave birth to two sons who unfortunately passed away. | |
| 10. In approximately 1770, an individual claimed to be Sadashivrao Bhau, but was later exposed as an impostor. | |
| 11. Sadashiv-Peth in Pune, Maharashtra was named in honor of Sadashivrao Bhau. | |
| 12. In 2019, the Indian movie director Ashutosh Gowariker helmed the film "Panipat," with actor Arjun Kapoor playing the role of Sadashivrao Bhau. |