Janoji I (Janoji Bhonsle, ; reigned 14 February 175521 May 1772) was the second

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from the

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. He was one of the four legitimate sons of Raghuji I. Following a succession dispute with his brothers, Janoji ascended the throne in 1755, succeeding his father as the ruler of Nagpur. He also participated in the conflict between Peshwa Madhavrao and the

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, aligning himself with Raghunathrao. In 1765, both Madhavrao and Raghunathrao later turned against him and jointly sacked and burned the city of

. Janoji eventually agreed to pay tribute to Madhavrao. He died in 1772 without leaving an heir and was succeeded by his brother, Mudhoji I.

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