# Baji Rao I - Peshwa of the Maratha Empire

URL: https://allhistories.com/india/rulers/baji-rao-i
Reign: 1720 - 1740
Born-Died: 1700 - 1740
Dynasty: Peshwas
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajirao_I

Baji Rao I was a brilliant cavalry commander who carried Maratha power into northern India.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [Shahu I](https://allhistories.com/india/rulers/shahu-i)
- Next in list: [Asaf Jah I](https://allhistories.com/india/rulers/asaf-jah-i)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1720 - [Baji Rao I becomes Peshwa](https://allhistories.com/india/timeline/1720-baji-rao-i-becomes-peshwa)
- 1724 - [Founding of Hyderabad State](https://allhistories.com/india/timeline/1724-founding-of-hyderabad-state)
- 1728 - [Battle of Palkhed](https://allhistories.com/india/timeline/1728-battle-of-palkhed)
- 1739 - [Nader Shah sacks Delhi](https://allhistories.com/india/timeline/1739-nader-shah-sacks-delhi)