Bajirao I (18 August 1700 – 28 April 1740) was a general of the
Maratha Empire in India. He served as
Peshwa (Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha
Chhatrapati (king)
Shahu from 1720 until Bajirao's death. He is also known by the names Bajirao Ballal and Thorale (
Marathi for Elder) Bajirao.