Baji Rao I

Baji Rao I defeated the Nizam-ul-Mulk of Hyderabad at Palkhed. Using rapid cavalry maneuvers, he forced the Nizam to surrender, securing Maratha dominance in the Deccan and establishing his reputation as a military commander.

Baji Rao I led a Maratha army into Malwa, capturing the region from the Mughal Empire. This campaign extended Maratha territory northward and established Maratha control over central India.

Baji Rao I led a cavalry raid to the outskirts of Delhi, the Mughal capital. The Maratha forces attacked the city's suburbs and withdrew, demonstrating Maratha military reach and weakening Mughal prestige.

Baji Rao I defeated a combined Mughal and Rajput army at Bhopal. The victory forced the Mughal emperor to cede Malwa and the region between the Narmada and Chambal rivers to the Marathas.

Baji Rao I negotiated the Treaty of Bassein with the Portuguese, securing Maratha control over the island of Bassein and surrounding territories. This treaty expanded Maratha influence along the western coast.