Baji Rao (August 18, 1700 – April 28, 1740) - General and Peshwa (prime minister) of the Maratha Empire in India, renowned for his rapid tactical movements in battle. Baji Rao was possibly the finest cavalry general ever produced by India. Baji Rao never lost a single war in his lifetime and expanded Maratha Empire to its highest expansion ever.[8] He led many battles against the Mughals during his service.