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Damaji Rao Gaekwad was the second Maharaja of Baroda reigning from 1732 to 1768 until his death. Early life. Damaji, also known as Damaji II, was the third son of Pilaji Rao Gaekwad. His father Pilaji was an adopted son of Damaji I, who had received the hereditary title Shamsher Bahadur from Chhattrapati Shahu. [1] .
Maharaja Damaji Rao Gaekwad, also known as Damaji II, was the second son and successor of Maharaja Pilaji Rao Gaekwad. Damajirao came to power in 1732, after the assassination of his father Pilajirao at Dakor, by the allies of Abhay Singh (Mughal officer of Ahmadabad).
Damaji Gaekwad (1732-1768) succeeded his father Pilaji. In 1734, he routed the Mughal army from Baroda city, which thereafter was to be the centre of power for the Gaekwads.
Origins and Etymology: The Gaekwads, originally believed to have the surname “Matre,” trace their lineage to the Maratha clan, esteemed as Kshatriyas—warrior class. Legend holds that their name derived from “gae-kaiwari,” signifying a defender of cow protection, evolving over time into Gaekwad.
Damaji Rao Gaekwad was the second Maharaja of Baroda reigning from 1732 to 1768 until his death. Damaji, also known as Damaji II, was the third son of Pilaji Rao Gaekwad.
Pilaji was assassinated on 14 May 1732 in Dakor by emissaries of Maharaja Abhai Singh of Marwar. [4] He was cremated in Savli village, which lies on the Baroda-Dakor road. He was succeeded by his son Damaji Rao Gaekwad (also known as Damaji II).
Damaji Rao Gaekwad was the second Maharaja of Baroda reigning from 1732 to 1768 until his death. Contents. Early life. Rebellion against the Peshwa. As the Maratha chief in Gujarat. References. External links. Early life. Damaji, also known as Damaji II, was the third son of Pilaji Rao Gaekwad.
