Vishwasrao

Vishwasrao Bhat (22 July 1742 – 14 January 1761) was the eldest son and heir of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao of the Maratha Empire. From early in his life, he was trained in administrative matters and exposed to military training. He was killed during the Third Battle of Panipat.

Vishwasrao
Portrait of Vishwasrao Bhat at Peshwa memorial, Pune
MonarchRajaram II
Prime MinisterBalaji Baji Rao
LeaderSadashivrao Bhau
Heir apparent to the throne of the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire
In office
1751  14 January 1761
Personal details
Born22 July 1742
Shaniwarwada, Pune, Maratha Empire
Died14 January 1761 (aged 18)
Panipat, Maratha Empire
SpouseLakshmibai (maiden name: Durgabai Dikshit-Patwardhan)
RelationsMadhavrao I (brother)
Narayan Rao (brother)
Sadashivrao Bhau (uncle)
Raghunathrao (uncle)
Shamsher Bahadur I (uncle)

Baji Rao I (grandfather)

Kashibai (grandmother)
Parent(s)Balaji Baji Rao (father)
Gopikabai (mother)
Residence(s)Shaniwar wada, Poona
Military service
AllegianceMaratha Empire
Battles/warsThird Battle of Panipat
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