Bhaskar Ram Kolhatkar
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Bhaskar Ram Kolhatkar, known as Baba Bhaskar Pandit by the people of Bengal, was a Maratha general and statesman. He was the dewan (revenue minister)[1] of the raja of Nagpur, Raghuji Bhonsle.[2][3] He played an important role in the kingdom of Nagpur's expansion. The first Maratha invasion of Bengal in 1741, as also the third in 1744, was led by him.[2][3] He was an able military leader, proven by his success in the Maratha invasions of Bengal and conquest of Chhattisgarh.[4][5] He was killed by Alivardi Khan on 30 March 1744.[6][2]
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Bhaskar Ram Kolhatkar or Bhaskar Pant/ Bhaskar Pandit | |
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Born | Maratha Empire |
Died | 30 March 1744 Bengal Subah |
Allegiance | Nagpur Kingdom |
Years of service | 18th century |
Commands held | Dewan of Raghuji Bhonsle. Commander of Nagpur Maratha army. |
Battles/wars | Maratha invasions of Bengal First Battle of Katwa Plunder of Murshidabad (1742) Maratha conquest of Chhattisgarh Siege of Ratanpur Maratha Conquest of Odisha |
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