The Maratha community observes 320th birth anniversary of Bajirao-I on August 18. Bajirao-I was a general of the Maratha Empire. He was born in Sinnar to Balaji Vishwanath, a Peshwa of Shahu and Radhabai Barve on August 18, 1700. Peshwa Bajirao is also known by the name Bajirao Ballal. He was famous for his military prowess.