What is the real story of Bajirao and Mastani?

What is the real story of Bajirao and Mastani?

Were they real? The trouble is the story of Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife Mastani is almost entirely fictional. While Mastani certainly was his wife, historians say there is little to glean from reliable sources about who she was, or even about the nature of their relationship.

What happened Shamsher Bahadur?

In 1761, he and his army contingent fought alongside his cousins from the Peshwa family in the Third Battle of Panipat between the Marathas and Afghan forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali. He was wounded in that battle and died a few days later at Deeg.

What is the story of Kashibai?

Kashibai was the first wife of Bajirao I, the Peshwa (Prime Minister) to the fourth Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor) Shahu. Balaji succeeded Bajirao as Peshwa upon the latter’s death in 1740. Also following Bajirao’s death, Kashibai fostered her step-son, Shamsher Bahadur, whose mother was Bajirao’s second wife, Mastani.

Did Bajirao really love Mastani?

After his marriage to Mastani, he also gifted Bajirao with 33 lakh gold coins and a gold mine. At the time, Bajirao was already married and monogamous by both nature and family tradition. He, however, accepted out of regard for Chattrasal, and love for Mastani.

Did bajirao conquer Delhi?

In a military career spanning two decades, Bajirao I never lost a single battle. Under his leadership and command, the Marathas defeated Mughals in the Battle of Delhi on 28 March 1737, and the Nizam in the Battle of Bhopal on 24 December 1737.

Is Bajirao family still alive?

A descendant of Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa, Shrimant Mahendra Peshwa, born on October 15, 1963, a resident of Pune, passed away tragically while fighting Covid-19 on Tuesday. “There are two Peshwa families in Pune. One is Dr Vinayakrao Peshwa, his wife Jayamangalaraje, daughter-in-law Aarti and their daughters.

What happened Bajirao Mastani?

Mastani died in 1740, shortly after Bajirao’s death. Her cause of death is unknown. According to some, say she died of a shock after perceiving her husband’s death. But, many believe that she committed suicide after she heard of Bajirao’s death by consuming poison.

What happens at the end of Bajirao Mastani?

At Bajirao’s deathbed, Kashibai sends a letter pleading with his mother to release Mastani so that he recovers. Nana Saheb burns the letter, though Mastani’s son is set free. Bajirao, delirious from his illness, hallucinates and dies as Kashibai helplessly watches; at the same time, Mastani dies in captivity.

Who did bajirao love more?

7. Historians say Kashibai was a soft-spoken lady. Historian Pandurang Balkawade calls her a quiet woman and Bajirao treated her with love and respect. She even had a great rapport with her mother-in-law and sister-in-laws.

Who was Bajirao Mastani and what is his story?

Therefore I decided to post the actual story of Bajirao Mastani for all of you. Baji Rao Ballal Balaji Bhat (Yes I know it’s a very long name) was a respectable general who led troops during several wars in the 18th century. He was also a ‘Peshwa’, which is basically a Prime Minister.

Why did Baji Rao put Mastani under house arrest?

Baji Rao and Kashibai’s son Balaji also tried to talk to Mastani and explain to her to leave. Mastani refused and when Baji Rao was away he decided to put her under house arrest. Following this incident Baji Rao made a corner in the palace for Mastani, Mastani Mahal, and a separate doorway for her called Mastani Darwaza.

What happened to Mastani’s son Shamsher Bahadur?

A different version of the story says Mastani jumped in Baji Rao’s funeral pyre and burnt to ashes with him (Sati). Her son Shamsher Bahadur is only six years old around this time. Kashibai decides to take Mastani’s son and bring him up as one of her own.

What is the relationship between Baji Rao’s mother Radhabai and his brother?

Kashibai had a great equation with Baji Rao’s mother, Radhabai (She is the Kumud in this story, like every SLB film there has to be a Kumud, once upon a time Rekha’s name popped up for this role) and his brother. They lead a happy life and they had two sons together.