"Bajirao Mastani" (historical figure)

Bajirao Mastani refers to the historical relationship between Bajirao I, a prominent Maratha Peshwa (prime minister) in early 18th-century India, and Mastani, a noblewoman of mixed Muslim and Rajput heritage. Bajirao was a skilled military leader and expanded the Maratha empire. His love story with Mastani, who was also his second wife, is legendary for its emotional depth amid political and social challenges. Their story symbolizes devotion, loyalty, and the complex social dynamics of the period, and has been popularized in Indian culture through historical accounts and films.