Bajirao Mastani
whose original name was Bajirao I Bajirao Ballal (Balaji) Bhat (18 August 1700 – 28 April 1740). Due to the death of his father, Balaji Vishwanath who was the first Peshwa (Prime Minister/General) of Chhattrapati Shahu, Bajirao had to be appointed as Peshawa at the tender age of 20 years. He was also considered to be an eminent personality among the soldiers.
