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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).
Dhairyashilrao Gaekwad (1893-1940), with three sons and two daughters, among others Explore the illustrious history and lineage of the Gaekwads, from their legendary origins to their enduring legacy in Vadodara’s cultural and historical narrative.
His second son Damaji Rao Gaekwad became his successor. 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.
When Umabai Dabhade joined Tarabai's side against Balaji Baji Rao, Pilaji's son Damaji Rao Gaekwad commanded the Dabhade force. He was defeated, and remained under Peshwa's arrest from May 1751 to March 1752.
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. His father Pilaji was an adopted son of Damaji I, who had received the hereditary title Shamsher Bahadur from Chhattrapati...
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.
