Bajirao I is called the Warrior Peshwa and the Incarnation of Hindu Power because he transformed the Maratha state into a dominant military force. He fought continuously against the Mughals, expanded Maratha influence beyond the Deccan, avoided defeat in major battles and upheld Hindu political resurgence during eighteenth century India through bold leadership, strategy, speed, courage, discipline and tactical brilliance. ANSWER: (A) Bajirao I
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Bajirao I earned the titles Warrior Peshwa and Incarnation of Hindu Power due to his unmatched military leadership and expansionist vision. As Peshwa, he led relentless campaigns against the Mughal Empire, shattered imperial authority and carried Maratha power deep into northern India. He never lost a battle, relied on swift cavalry warfare and promoted Hindu political resurgence. Bajirao’s leadership transformed the Marathas from a regional force into a pan-Indian power, laying foundations for the Maratha Confederacy in the eighteenth century. His aggressive diplomacy, personal courage, administrative coordination and strategic mobility redefined Indian warfare permanently during the early eighteenth century period.