Bhaskar Ram Kolhatkar
Bhaskar Ram Kolhatkar, known as Baba Bhaskar Pandit by the people of Bengal, was a Maratha general and statesman. He was the dewan (revenue minister) of the raja of Nagpur, Raghuji Bhonsle. He played an important role in the kingdom of Nagpur's expansion. The first Maratha invasion of Bengal in 1741, as also the third in 1744, was led by him. He was an able military leader, proven by his success in the Maratha invasions of Bengal and conquest of Chhattisgarh. He was killed by Alivardi Khan on 30 March 1744.
Bhaskar Ram Kolhatkar or Bhaskar Pant/ Bhaskar Pandit | |
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| Born | Maratha Empire |
| Died | 30 March 1744 Bengal Subah |
| Allegiance | Nagpur Kingdom |
| Years of service | 18th century |
| Commands held | Dewan of Raghuji Bhonsle. Commander of Nagpur Maratha army. |
| Battles/wars | Maratha invasions of Bengal First Battle of Katwa Maratha conquest of Chhattisgarh Siege of Ratanpur Maratha Conquest of Odisha |
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