Chimnaji Damodar

Chimnaji Damodar Moghe
Rajadnya to Emperor Shahuji of the Maratha Empire,
Peshwa of Kolhapur,
Sardar of Parola
Bornest. 1675
Parola, Khandesh
Diedest. 1740
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
ReligionHindu

Chimnaji Damodar Moghe, popularly known as Chimnaji Damodar, was among the first Sardars to cross the boundary of Maharashtra to engage Mughal forces located in the central and northern regions of India in 1698. He also served as Rajadnya in the court of Shahu I and as Peshwa (Prime Minister) in the court of Sambhaji II of Kolhapur.