Shrimant Anandibai Saheb Peshwa | |
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''Peshwin'' | |
Born | Guhagar, Maratha Empire |
Spouse | Raghunathrao |
Issue | Baji Rao II and 2 others |
House | Oak (by birth) Bhat (by marriage) |
Father | Raghu Mahadev Oak |
Anandibai was a Peshwa Queen and the second wife of Raghunathrao, the 11th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. In August 1773, she successfully plotted the death of her nephew, the 17-year-old Peshwa Narayanrao. Her husband was acting regent at the time and next in line for the throne, at the time of Narayanrao's death.