Bajirao Ballal Bhat also known as Bajirao

Baji Rao I (18 August 1700 – 28 April 1740) was a general of the Maratha Empire in India. He served as the 6th Peshwa to the 5th Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu from 1720 until his death. Bajirao was Peshwa in the Ashta Pradhan (8-minister council) of Shahu. He is also known by the name Bajirao Ballal.