Bajirao Peshwa - I (..incomplete)
As I am a bit fond of history n warfares..
Here is something interesting, I found about a bit less known Maratha warrior who expanded maratha empire all over the India..
He was one of the best cavalry leaders of his time who never lost a single battle..n fought them all over the canvas of Indian continent..
One who is more famous for his one affair that all his campaign to expand maratha empire.. n still more information is available in other languages than marathi..
(details will add as and when I will get some time n good information .. )
Some quotes:
"He died as he lived, in camp under canvas among his men, and he is remembered to this day among the Marathas as the fighting Peshwa and the incarnation of Hindu energy." | ” |
- English historian Sir Richard Carnac Temple, Sivaji and the rise of the Mahrattas
| “ | "The Palkhed Campaign of 1727-28 in which Baji Rao I out-generalled Nizam-ul-Mulk , is a masterpiece of strategic mobility" | ” |
- British Field Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery, The Concise History of Warfare, 132
| “ | "Remember that night has nothing to do with sleep. It was created by God, to raid territory held by your enemy. The night is your shield, your screen against the cannons and swords of vastly superior enemy forces." | ” |
- Bajirao was said to have told his brother Chimaji Appa.
| “ | "Bajirao was a heaven born cavalry leader. In the long and distinguished galaxy of Peshwas, Bajirao was unequalled for the daring and originality of his genius and the volume and value of his achievements" | ” |
- Author Sir Jadunath Sarkar
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