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	'''Visaji Krushna Chinchalkar''', popularly known as '''Visaji Pant Biniwale''', was one of the leading ~~Generals~~ of [[Peshwas]] in [[Northern India]] during 1759 to 1772. Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] mainly sought his assistance in his attempt to restore [[Maratha Empire]] in the North after the defeat in the [[Battle of Panipat (1761)]].		'''Visaji Krushna Chinchalkar''', popularly known as '''Visaji Pant Biniwale''', was one of the leading generals of [[Peshwas]] in [[Northern India]] during 1759 to 1772. Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] mainly sought his assistance in his attempt to restore [[Maratha Empire]] in the North after the defeat in the [[Battle of Panipat (1761)]].

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==
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	== Military career ==		== Military career ==
	On 10 October 1759, Visaji Krushna defeated [[Nizam]]'s troops and conquered the fort of [[Ahmednagar]].		On 10 October 1759, Visaji Krushna defeated [[Nizam]]'s troops and conquered the fort of [[Ahmednagar]]. In 1760–1761, he fought in the Panipat war under the leadership of [[Sadashivrao Bhau]]. In 1769, he marched towards [[Udaipur]] along with his senior Ramchandra Ganesh Kanade. The [[Rajputs]] there agreed to pay him Rs.60 lakhs in the tribute. On 5 April 1770, he defeated [[Jats]] of [[Haryana]]. On October 1770 he vanquished [[Najib Khan]] [[Rohilla]], the main opponent of the [[Battle of Panipat (1761)]]. In November 1771, he was appointed ‘In Charge of the Northern front of [[Marathas]]’ by Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]]. In February 1772, along with [[Mahadji Shinde]], he overpowered the [[Rohilkhand]] at Shukratal by defeating [[Zabita Khan]]. He avenged the defeat of Panipat by breaking the tomb of [[Najib Khan]], by looting the artillery and wealth of the [[Rohilla]]s and by recovering from them an additional tribute of Rs.40 lakhs.
	In 1760–1761, he fought in the Panipat war under the leadership of [[Sadashivrao Bhau]].
	In 1769, he marched towards [[Udaipur]] along with his senior Ramchandra Ganesh Kanade. The [[Rajputs]] there agreed to pay him Rs.60 lakhs ~~towards~~ the tribute.
	On 5 April 1770, he defeated [[Jats]] of [[Haryana]].
	In October 1770 he vanquished [[Najib Khan]] [[Rohilla]], the main opponent of the [[Battle of Panipat (1761)]].
	In November 1771, he was appointed ‘In Charge of the Northern front of [[Marathas]]’ by Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]].
	In February 1772, along with [[Mahadji Shinde]], he overpowered the [[Rohilkhand]] at Shukratal by defeating [[Zabita Khan]]. He ~~took severe revenge of~~ the defeat of Panipat by breaking the tomb of [[Najib Khan]], by looting the artillery and wealth of the [[Rohilla]]s and by recovering from them an additional tribute of Rs.40 lakhs.

	== Honor by Peshwa Madhavrao ==		== Honor by Peshwa Madhavrao ==
	Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] was so delighted with Visaji Krushna's grand victory in the [[Rohilkhand]] that he specifically mentioned in his written ~~Will~~ to shower golden flowers on him during his arrival at the border of [[Pune]].		Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] was so delighted with Visaji Krushna's grand victory in the [[Rohilkhand]] that he specifically mentioned in his written will to shower golden flowers on him during his arrival at the border of [[Pune]].

	== Later life and death ==		== Later life and death ==
	When Visaji Krushna arrived to [[Pune]] from North, he brought with him huge jewelry and cash of not less than Rs.22 lakhs. Meanwhile, Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] had died and Peshwa [[Narayanrao]] was murdered. Hence, Visaji Krushna was welcomed by Peshwa [[Raghunath Rao]] and he was showered with the golden flowers as wished by Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] in his ~~Will~~.		When Visaji Krushna arrived to [[Pune]] from North, he brought with him huge jewelry and cash of not less than Rs.22 lakhs. Meanwhile, Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] had died and Peshwa [[Narayanrao]] was murdered. Hence, Visaji Krushna was welcomed by Peshwa [[Raghunath Rao]] and he was showered with the golden flowers as wished by Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] in his will.
	~~When came to know about~~ [[Raghunath Rao]]'s involvement in [[Narayanrao]]'s murder, Visaji Krushna joined hands with ‘[[Nana Phadnis]]’ to restore Peshwa [[Sawai Madhavrao]] on the [[Peshwa]] throne.		Upon realising [[Raghunath Rao]]'s involvement in [[Narayanrao]]'s murder, Visaji Krushna joined hands with ‘[[Nana Phadnis]]’ to restore Peshwa [[Sawai Madhavrao]] on the [[Peshwa]] throne.
	There is no reference found as to his date of death and cause thereof, ~~however~~, it ~~must~~ not ~~have taken place~~ on the battlefield.		There is no reference found as to his date of death and cause thereof, so, presumably, it was not on the battlefield.

	== References ==		== References ==

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	'''Visaji Krushna Chinchalkar''', popularly known as '''Visaji Pant Biniwale''', was one of the leading Generals of [[Peshwas]] in [[Northern India]] during 1759 to 1772. Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] mainly sought his assistance in his attempt to restore [[Maratha Empire]] in the North after the defeat in the [[Battle of Panipat (1761)]].		'''Visaji Krushna Chinchalkar''', popularly known as '''Visaji Pant Biniwale''', was one of the leading Generals of [[Peshwas]] in [[Northern India]] during 1759 to 1772. Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] mainly sought his assistance in his attempt to restore [[Maratha Empire]] in the North after the defeat in the [[Battle of Panipat (1761)]].

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'''Visaji Krushna Chinchalkar''', popularly known as '''Visaji Pant Biniwale''', was one of the leading Generals of [[Peshwas]] in [[Northern India]] during 1759 to 1772. Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] mainly sought his assistance in his attempt to restore [[Maratha Empire]] in the North after the defeat in the [[Battle of Panipat (1761)]].

== Early life ==
Visaji Krushna was born in a [[Karhade Brahmin]] family having surname ‘Chinchalkar’. There is no mention as to his year of birth, however, it must be around 1730. He got the title ‘Biniwale’ (which means a person at the front) during his career as a [[Military]] [[General]] since his troops would remain at the front of the [[Maratha]] army during battles.

== Military career ==
On 10 October 1759, Visaji Krushna defeated [[Nizam]]'s troops and conquered the fort of [[Ahmednagar]].
In 1760–1761, he fought in the Panipat war under the leadership of [[Sadashivrao Bhau]].
In 1769, he marched towards [[Udaipur]] along with his senior Ramchandra Ganesh Kanade. The [[Rajputs]] there agreed to pay him Rs.60 lakhs towards the tribute.
On 5 April 1770, he defeated [[Jats]] of [[Haryana]].
In October 1770 he vanquished [[Najib Khan]] [[Rohilla]], the main opponent of the [[Battle of Panipat (1761)]].
In November 1771, he was appointed ‘In Charge of the Northern front of [[Marathas]]’ by Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]].
In February 1772, along with [[Mahadji Shinde]], he overpowered the [[Rohilkhand]] at Shukratal by defeating [[Zabita Khan]]. He took severe revenge of the defeat of Panipat by breaking the tomb of [[Najib Khan]], by looting the artillery and wealth of the [[Rohilla]]s and by recovering from them an additional tribute of Rs.40 lakhs.

== Honor by Peshwa Madhavrao ==
Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] was so delighted with Visaji Krushna's grand victory in the [[Rohilkhand]] that he specifically mentioned in his written Will to shower golden flowers on him during his arrival at the border of [[Pune]].

== Later life and death ==
When Visaji Krushna arrived to [[Pune]] from North, he brought with him huge jewelry and cash of not less than Rs.22 lakhs. Meanwhile, Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] had died and Peshwa [[Narayanrao]] was murdered. Hence, Visaji Krushna was welcomed by Peshwa [[Raghunath Rao]] and he was showered with the golden flowers as wished by Peshwa [[Madhavrao I]] in his Will.
When came to know about [[Raghunath Rao]]'s involvement in [[Narayanrao]]'s murder, Visaji Krushna joined hands with ‘[[Nana Phadnis]]’ to restore Peshwa [[Sawai Madhavrao]] on the [[Peshwa]] throne.
There is no reference found as to his date of death and cause thereof, however, it must not have taken place on the battlefield.

== References ==
*‘Marathi Riyasat Volume V’ ([[Marathi language|Marathi]]) by [[Govind Sakharam Sardesai]]
*‘Marathi Riyasat Volume VI’ (Marathi) by [[Govind Sakharam Sardesai]]
*‘Peshvyanchi Bakhar’ (Marathi) Editorial notes by R.V.Herwadkar

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