A report on Pilaji Rao Gaekwad, Damaji Rao Gaekwad and Gaekwad dynasty

Damaji Rao Gaekwad was the second Maharaja of Baroda reigning from 1732 to 1768 until his death.

He is considered to be the founder of the Gaekwad dynasty of the Maratha Empire, who became Maharaja of Baroda.

Damaji, also known as Damaji II, was the third son of Pilaji Rao Gaekwad.

The Gaekwad rule of Baroda began when the Maratha general Pilaji Rao Gaekwad conquered the city from the Mughal Empire in 1721.

When Umabai Dabhade joined Tarabai's side against Balaji Baji Rao, Pilaji's son Damaji Rao Gaekwad commanded the Dabhade force.

He was succeeded by his son Damaji Rao Gaekwad (also known as Damaji II).