Chimaji Appa | |
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 A painting of Chimaji Ballal Peshwa near Parvati temple, a part of the Peshwa Memorial atop Parvati in Pune | |
| Born | c. 1707[citation needed] |
| Died | 17 December 1740 (aged 32–33) Maratha Confederecy |
| Occupation(s) | Commander of Maratha forces (in some missions), Deputy Peshwa (unofficial), Chief Strategic Advisor in all affairs, Jagirdar (nominal), Panditrao and Health Minister[citation needed] |
| Known for | Great warrior and younger brother of Baji Rao I |
| Spouse | Rakhmabai |
| Children | Sadashivrao Bhau |
| Father | Balaji Vishwanath |
| Relatives | Bajirao I (brother) Balaji Bajirao (nephew) Raghunathrao (nephew) Shamsher Bahadur I (nephew) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Maratha Army |
| Rank | Senapati (Commander-in-Chief) |
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Chimaji Balaji Bhat (c. 1707 – 17 December 1740), commonly known as Chimaji Appa, was a military commander and statesman of the Maratha Empire. As the younger brother of Peshwa Bajirao I and the son of Peshwa Balaji Vishwanath, Chimaji played a crucial role in expanding and consolidating Maratha power during the early 18th century. Known for his strategic acumen and leadership in various military campaigns, Chimaji is particularly celebrated for his successful campaign against the Portuguese, which culminated in the capture of the Vasai fort in 1739.[1]
Chimaji's military career was marked by several key campaigns, including the Peshwa's Gujarat campaign and the battles of Dabhoi and Bundelkhand. However, his most notable achievement was his campaign against the Portuguese in the Western Ghats, where he systematically weakened their strongholds and eventually captured the vital Vasai Fort after a series of strategic victories.
- ^ Maratha Generals and Personalities: A gist of great personalities of Marathas. Pratik gupta. 1 August 2014.