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Hope you are doing great ! After Balaji Vishwanath's death in April 1720, his son, Baji Rao I, was appointed Peshwa by Shahu . Bajirao is credited with expanding the Maratha Empire tenfold from 3% to 30% of the modern Indian landscape during 1720–1740. He fought over 41 battles before his death in April 1740 and is reputed to have never lost any.

The following reasons were responsible for the rise of the Maratha: The efforts of the Maratha king Shivaji were crucial in fostering a Maratha kingdom that would resist Mughal expansion in the Deccan region.

Under his bold and dynamic leadership the Maratha kingdom was transformed into the Maratha empire after after a series of brilliant campaign against the Mughals and other rivals . ( ii ) Bala ji Baji Rao - During his reign, the Maratha empire reached the heights of its power and glory.

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