Chimnaji Damodar

Chimnaji Damodar Moghe, popularly known as Chimnaji Damodar, was among the first Sardars to cross the boundary of Maharashtra to engage Mughal forces located in the central and northern regions of South Asia in 1698. He also served as Rajadnya in the court of Emperor Chhatrapati Shahu and as Peshwa to the court of Chhatrapati Sambhaji II of Kolhapur.

Chimnaji Damodar was born in a Karhade Brahmin family. The year of his birth is not known, however, it must have been around 1675.

Source: Wikipedia