Chimnaji Damodar Moghe, historically known as ‘Chimnaji Damodar, was among the first ones to cross the boundary of Maharashtra

Maharashtra

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 in 1698 to attack Mughal

Mughal Empire

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 subjects located in the Central and Northern parts of India

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. He also worked as a Minister in the court of Chhatrapati Shahu and as a Peshwa

Peshwa

A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...

 in the court of Chhatrapati Sambhaji II of Kolhapur.
Chimnaji Damodar was born in a Karhade Brahmin

Karhade Brahmin

Karhade Brahmins are a predominantly Pancha Dravida Brahmins Marathi and Konkani speaking Hindu community in India.-Etymology and Origin:*The name Karháda or Karáda, is the...

 family.