Shivaji I was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Confederacy.
Netoji Palkar (1620–1681),also known as Netaji Palkar,served as a prominent Maratha general and held the esteemed position of the 2nd Senapati of the Maratha Army under the leadership of Chhatrapati Shivaji,the visionary founder of the Maratha empire.
Shahaji Bhonsale was a 17th century Indian military leader who served the Ahmadnagar Sultanate,the Bijapur Sultanate,and the Mughal Empire at various points in his career. As a member of the Bhonsle dynasty,Shahaji inherited the Pune and Supe jagirs (fiefs) from his father Maloji,who previously served the Ahmadnagar Sultanate. During the Mughal invasion of the Deccan,Shahaji joined the Mughal forces and served under Emperor Shah Jahan for a short period. After being deprived of his jagirs,he defected to the Bijapur Sultanate in 1632 and regained control over Pune and Supe. In 1638,he received the jagir of Bangalore after Bijapur's invasion of Kempe Gowda III's territories. Afterwards,he became the chief general of Bijapur and oversaw its expansion.
Shahu I was the fifth Chhatrapati of the Maratha Confederacy founded by his grandfather,Shivaji I. He was born into the Bhonsle family,and was the son of Sambhaji I and Yesubai. At a young age,he was taken into custody at the Siege of Raigad by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb,and held captive. He was released from captivity after the death of Aurangzeb in the hope of engineering an internecine struggle among the Maratha factions of Tarabai and Shahu. Shahu emerged victorious in the bloody Battle of Khed and was crowned as Chhatrapati.
Afzal Khan was a general who served the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate in India. He played an important role in the southern expansion of the Bijapur Sultanate by subjugating the Nayaka chiefs who had taken control of the former Vijayanagara territory.
Indapur is a town and a municipal council in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Indapur is known for Jahagir of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's father and grandfather. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's grandfather Malojiraje died in battle in Indapur.
The Battle of Pratapgad took place on 10 November 1659,at Pratapgarh Fort in Satara. The battle was fought between the Maratha forces led by Shivaji and the Bijapur troops under General Afzal Khan. The Marathas emerged victorious,marking their first significant military triumph against a major regional power. In the aftermath of this victory Shivaji captured 65 elephants,4000 horses,1200 camels and 10 Lakh rupees of cash and jewellery.
Dadoji Kondadeo was an administrator of the Pune jagir and the nearby Kondana fort. He was appointed by Shahaji,a noble and general of the Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur.
Shankaraji Narayan Gandekar (1665–1707),also known as Shankaraji Narayan Sacheev or Shankaraji Narayan,was a popular Minister (Pradhan) and Count (Sardar) of the Maratha Kingdom. He also served as Imperial Secretary (Sacheev) during Rajaram's reign. He also served as Deputy to the Crown (Rajadnya) under Sambhaji. His contribution to the war of independence against Mughal rule is considered to be immensely supportive. He was also the founder of the princely state of Bhor located,in Pune district.
Jedhe is a Deshmukh sub clan of the Maratha caste in Maharashtra,India.
Bapuji Mudgal Prabhu Deshpande was a general who served Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Keshavrao Marutirao Jedhe (Deshmukh) (21 April 1896 –12 November 1959) also known as Keshavrao Jedhe was an Indian independence activist and politician from Pune. He served as a leading figure in the Indian National Congress,and in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement during the independence. The famous Swargate chowk in Pune is named after him.
The Jedhe Shakawali. or Jedhe Chronology,is a bare record of events from 1618 to 1697,kept by the Jedhe Deshmukhs of Kari village,near Bhor in the Pune district. It is a valuable source for the political history of the formative period of Maratha Empire. It was first edited by B.G. Tilak and published by Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal,Pune,in 1916.
Jedhe Karina or Jedhe Statement is a record of family events of Jedhe Deshmukh of village Kari located near Bhor in modern Pune district. It covers a period of about 65 years starting from 1626 and ending to 1689. While main objective of the Karina is to state how the family of Jedhes went on prospering day by day,it also throws light on the formative period of Maratha Empire.
Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire in the Indian subcontinent. This article describes Shivaji's life from his birth until the age of 19 years (1630–1649).
Swarajya Janani Jijamata is an Indian Marathi television biopic drama premiered on 19 August 2019 airing on Sony Marathi.
Pawankhind;is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language historical action drama film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced under the banner of Almonds Creations in association with AA Films. The film based on the life of Maratha warrior,Baji Prabhu Deshpande,stars Chinmay Mandlekar,Mrinal Kulkarni,Ajay Purkar,Sameer Dharmadhikari,along with Ankit Mohan,Prajakta Mali and Kshitee Jog in supporting roles.
Sher Shivraj is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language historical action drama film directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Chinmay Mandlekar,Digpal Lanjekar,Nitin Keni,Pradyot Pendharkar and Anil Warkhade. The film based on the life of Maratha king,Shivaji I where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courage stars Chinmay Mandlekar in title role,Mrinal Kulkarni,Ajay Purkar,Mukesh Rishi along with Bipin Surve and Rohan Mankani in supporting roles. The film was released theatrically on 22 April 2022.
Shivaji's Campaign of Jawali was a military engagement fought between the Maratha rebels,led by Shivaji and the Bijapur Sultanate,under the command of Chandra Rao More,in the year 1656. This battle took place near the town of Jawali,located in present-day Maharashtra,India.
The siege of Panhala was led by Siddi Jauhar on behalf of the Bijapur Sultanate,dispatched by Ali Adil Shah II to reclaim the Panhala Fort,was a momentous undertaking. Shivaji had seized Panhala on 28 November 1659,just 18 days after the death of Afzal Khan at Pratapgad. Despite the efforts of two of Bijapur Sultanate’s prominent commanders,Afzal Khan and Rustam Zaman,who had both failed in their attempts to capture Shivaji,victory eluded them. With Bijapur running short of options and facing the expanding influence of Shivaji,the responsibility of bringing this campaign to a conclusion fell on Siddi Jauhar. By taking on this pivotal role,Siddi Jauhar finally earned favor at the Bijapur court,leading to the restoration of the Kurnool district to him,and Shivaji had to surrender the Panhala fort.
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