Chimnaji Appa
Chimaji Appa (or Chimaji Appa) (Marathi: चिमाजी अप्पा) (1707–1741) was the son of Balaji Vishwanath Bhat and the younger brother of Bajirao Peshwa of Maratha Empire. He was an able military commander who liberated the western coast of India from Portuguese rule. The crowning glory of his career was the capture of Vasai fort from the Portuguese (who had technically advanced weapons and artillery at their disposal) in a hard fought battle.
Read more about Chimnaji Appa: Background, Maratha Campaigns Against The Portuguese, Capture of Belapur Castle, The Capture of Vasai, Family, External References