About Bajirao Peshwa Samadhi
Bajirao Peshwa Samadhi at Raverkhedi is the memorial of Peshwa Bajirao I of the Maratha Empire, located on the banks of the Narmada River in Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh. Bajirao I died here on 28 April 1740 while on a military campaign. The simple stone samadhi marks his cremation site and is maintained as a historic memorial attracting visitors interested in Maratha history and heritage.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, open-air memorial complex on the Narmada riverbank at Raverkhedi. The central structure is a modest stone samadhi enclosed by a low boundary wall with an informational plaque. The surroundings are rural and peaceful with agricultural fields and river views. Visitors can walk around the memorial, view the samadhi, take photographs, and spend time by the nearby Narmada ghat. The site is simple with limited commercial development.
Key highlights
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Cremation memorial of Peshwa Bajirao I (died 28 April 1740)
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Located on the banks of the Narmada River at Raverkhedi
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Historic stone samadhi with commemorative inscription
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Peaceful rural setting near Sanawad in Khargone district
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Associated with Maratha history and heritage