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Damaji Rao Gaekwad

d. 1768 · 18th century · Also known as Damaji Rao II

Damaji Rao Gaekwad was a Maratha commander and ruler, son of Pilaji Rao Gaekwad, who led the family from 1732 to 1768. He took Baroda (Vadodara) and much of Mughal Gujarat, making the Gaekwads one of the great Maratha houses. He fought at the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761 and survived the defeat.

Damaji Rao Gaekwad
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Baroda State

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