Raghuji Bhosale I:
The Maharashtra government recently reclaimed the iconic sword of legendary Maratha warrior Raghuji Bhosale I.
- Raghuji Bhosale I (1695–February 14, 1755) was the founder of the Bhosale family of Nagpur and an important commander in the Maratha army during the reign of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj.
- Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj had bestowed the title of ‘Senasahibsubha’ on Raghujiraje for his bravery and war strategy.
- Raghujiraje Bhosale I led military campaigns against the Nawab of Bengal in 1745 and 1755 and expanded the Maratha empire to Bengal and Odisha.
- Along with this, he established his dominance over the regions of Chanda, Chhattisgarh, and Sambalpur during his reign.
- He also defeated the Nawabs of Cuddapah and Kurnool and established his military and political dominance in South India.
