List of people involved in the Maratha Empire

This is a listing of people who were involved in the formation and growth of Maratha Empire. The Maratha Empire or the Maratha Confederacy was an Indian power that existed from 1647 to 1818. At its peak, the empire covered a territory of over 2.8 million km². The Marathas are credited to a large extent for ending the Mughal rule in India. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

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People

Name	Contribution / Activity	Era
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj	The historical founder of the Maratha empire and the first Chhatrapati. Shivaji's military forces expanded the Maratha sphere of influence, capturing and building forts, and forming a Maratha navy. Starting with comparatively very little he formed and expanded an empire despite being surrounded by other militarily outnumbering hostile forces.	Royal Era
Chhatrapati Sambhaji	Sambhaji was first crown prince and second ruler of the Maratha empire. He was the eldest son of Chatrapati Shivaji and his first wife Maharani Saibai. He was successor of the realm after his father's death and ruled it for nine years. Sambhaji was a genius military commander as he started his campaigns against Mughals from very young age of 15 years old. He is credited for defending Maratha Empire from Overwhelmingly Strong Mughal Empire as well as neighbouring powers such as Portuguese in Goa, Siddhis of Janjira and Chikkadevaraya of Mysore. As a ruler he defeated Mughals and other powers in many battles.	Royal Era
Maharani Yesubai	She was the wife of Chhatrapati Sambhaji & Eldest daughter in law of Chhatrapati Shivaji after her husband was executed, she handled administration for 1 month and made Rajaram Maharaj Chhatrapati she was in prison for a brief period of 30 years from 1689 to 1719.	Royal Era
Baji Rao I	Baji Rao I was appointed Peshwa by Shahu. Bajirao is credited with expanding the Maratha Empire tenfold from 3% to 30% of the modern Indian landscape during 1720–1740. He fought over 41 major battles before his death in April 1740 and is reputed to have never lost one.	Royal era
Ahilyabai Holkar	Ahilyabai Holkar was one of the most prominent administrator in the confederacy era, famous for building temples all over India.	Confederacy era
Mahadaji Shinde	Mahadaji Shinde was a key ruler from Gwalior instrumental in the Maratha Resurrection. He is credited to also defeating the British in the First Anglo-Maratha War.	Confederacy era
Tarabai Bhosale	She took charge of the war against Aurangzeb's forces from 1700-1708 and is acclaimed for her role in keeping alive the resistance against Mughal occupation of Maratha territories after the death of her spouse Rajaram Bhosale till the death of Aurangzeb (1707).	Royal era
Yashwantrao Holkar	Yashwantrao Holkar, Maharaja of Indore. He is known for the Siege of Bharatpur (1805) where he defeated the outnumbered British Army. After his attempts to unite other Indian rulers against the British failed he entered a treaty with the British. He was the only king in India whom the British approached with an unconditional peace treaty as per the London policy of withdrawal. [5]	Confederacy era
Chimaji Appa	Maratha army chief of Shahu era. and brother to Baji Rao I.	Royal era
Damaji Thorat	He was appointed as chief by Chhatrapati Shahu in 1715. He received Supa and Patas as Jagir from Ramchandra Pant (Ramchandra Neelkanth Bawadekar.	Royal Era
Daryasarang	He was the Chief of the Navy during Shivaji Maharaj's period.	Royal Era
Dattaji Rao Scindia	He was a Maratha military general who was given the command of Punjab during the Afghan-Maratha Conflicts over the regions of North India in 1758-59.	Confederacy Era
Dhanaji Jadhav	A warrior of the Maratha Empire. Along with Santaji Ghorpade he made terrifying campaigns against Mughal Army.	Royal Era
Firangoji Narsala	Maratha warrior and military leader in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.	Royal Era
Gangadhar Rao	He was the Maharaja of the dominion of Jhansi (in present-day Uttar Pradesh) in northern India, a vassal of Mahratta polity.	Royal Era
Gomaji Naik	Naik Pansambal was a warrior and military adviser in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , founder of the Maratha Empire in 17th century India.	Royal Era
Haider Ali Kohari	General and secretary of .Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj He was one of the most trusted lieutenants.	Royal Era
Hambirao Mohite	Sardar Senapati (Commander-in-Chief, Duke) of the Maratha Empire and the brother of Soyarabai, Shivaji Maharaj's Queen.	Royal Era
Siddi Ibrahim Khan	Chief of the Artillery in Shivaji Maharaj’s kingdom.	Royal Era
Jijabai	Shivaji's mother. She played important role in finding Maratha empire.	Royal Era
John Hessing	He served in the armies of the Maratha Empire in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.	Confederacy Era
Kanhoji Angre	The first notable chief of the Maratha Navy in 18th century India. He fought against the British, Dutch and Portuguese naval interests on the coasts	Royal Era
Sardar Khandoji Mankar	The Maratha General of Shahu era in 18th century India. He fought against the Siddhis, Mughals, British, Dutch and Portuguese naval interests on the coasts	Royal Era
Jawji Gawli	A Maratha Sardar in 18th century India. He was a key negotiator in the battle of Vijaydurg fought between Tulaji Angre and British+Peshwa forces	Royal Era
Kanhoji Jedhe	He was a 17th-century Marathi warrior, and a trusted follower of Maharaja Shahaji, he helped Shivaji in organising most of them under his banner.	Royal Era
Kavi Kalash	Personal advisor to Maratha king Sambhaji (reigned 1680-1689.	Royal Era
Khanderao II Gaekwad	Was the Maharaja of Baroda State from 1856 to 1870.	Confederacy era
Khando Ballal chitnis	He was a diplomat in Maharashtra and also the Personal Assistant of Chhatrapati Sambhaji, Rajaram and Shahu. He is remembered for his splendid contribution in strengthening the Maratha Empire by way of loyalty, diplomacy and exceptional sacrifice.	Royal Era
Lakhuji Jadhav	Sultans of Daulatabad in the present day Maharashtra, father of Jijabai.	Royal Era
Madhavrao I	Peshwa to Chhatrapati Ramraja. During his tenure, the Maratha empire recovered from the losses they suffered during the Panipat war.	Confederacy Era
Yeshwantrao Wable	He was the General and greatest warrior of maratha empire, worked with Sindhia family.	Confederacy Era
Madhavrao II	Sawai Madhavrao Peshwa was Peshwa of the Maratha Empire in India, from his infancy.	Confederacy Era
Mai Nayak Bhandari	An admiral in the navy of Shivaji, and helped to lead the formation of the Maratha Empire.	Royal Era
Malhar Rao Holkar	He is particularly known for being the first Maratha Subhedar of Malwa in Central India. A noble of the Maratha Empire.	Confederacy Era
Jivabadada Bakshi	He is particularly known for being the Army Chief,He was Principal advisor of Mahadik Shinde . A noble of the Maratha Empire.	Confederacy Era
Maynak Bhandari	He was safeguarding the coastline of the emerging Maratha Empire, Maratha navy won the battle at Khanderi fort near Alibaug.	Royal Era
Melgiri Pandit	a Sardar that served under Chhatrapati Sambhaji of the Maratha Empire. Sardar Melgiri Pandit is remembered for his military leadership during the War of 27 years. Sardar Melgiri Pandit successfully led the Maratha ground forces at Bijapur in 1685, pushing the Mughal forces under Emperor Aurangzeb back to their base camp at Ahmednagar.	Royal Era
Moropant Trimbak Pingle	Trusted aid of Shivaji and was serving as first Peshwa in Shivaji's Council of Eight (English-Ashtapradhan Mandal, Marathi-अष्टप्रधान मंडळ) after coronation.	Royal Era
Mudhoji II Bhonsle	His reign coincided with the Third Anglo-Maratha War between the Maratha Empire and the British East India Company.	Confederacy Era
Murarbaji Deshpande	Murarbaji Deshpande (17th century) was a general in the early Maratha Empire during the reign of Shivaji Maharaj. He is best remembered for his defense of the Purandar fort	Royal Era
Nana Fadnavis	An influential minister and statesman of the Maratha Empire during the Peshwa administration in Pune.	Confederacy Era
Narayan Rao	Fifth Peshwa or ruler of the Maratha Empire from November 1772 until his murder in August 1773	Confederacy Era
Netaji Palkar	Sarnaubat (Commander-in-Chief, Duke) of the Maratha Kingdom under Shivaji Maharaj..	Royal Era
Bijapur Mankojirao Herekar	He was a Maratha sardaar and the sardaar of Herapur now in Uttar pradesh the Maratha Empire was spread across the India . Mankojirao was assigned as a sardaar by Balaji Vishwanath pant in 1684-1725. He served Maratha Empire till 1725, After his death his son continued and proved his loyalty towards Peshwas.	Royal Era
Pandoji Kunjar	He was deployed him towards Karnatak to control the opposition and administration of the maratha empire by Bajirao II.	Confederacy Era
Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi	Pant Pratinidhi, was a Minister (Pradhan) and Count (Sardar) of the Maratha Empire. He served as Pratinidhi (Chief Delegate) during Chhatrapati Rajaram.	Royal Era
Prataprao Gujar	He was the third royal Senapati of King Shivaji's army, which was probably the most successful guerrilla force in 17th century India. He was given the pseudonym of Prataprao (the brave) by King Shivaji in acknowledgement of his bravery in the war against Mirza Jaisingh.	Royal Era
Raghoji I Bhonsle	Maratha general who took control of the Nagpur Kingdom in east-central India during the reign of Shahu.	Royal Era
Raghuji Karande ( Marathi : रघुजी कारंडे )	General of the Army of the Nagpur kingdom of Bhosale's i.e. of Raghoji I Bhonsle and Janoji Bhonsle. He had the entire army of Nagpur Bhosales under his command and was directly responsible only to them. He was considered to be one of the most capable and trustworthy persons of the Bhosales. [6] [7]	Royal Era
Krishnaji Karande.	Subedar (Governor or Military and Administrative head) in Nagpur kingdom of Bhonsle. [8]	Royal Era
Raghoji II Bhonsle	Raghuji II Bhonsale was the Maratha ruler of the Kingdom of Nagpur in Central India from 1788 to 1816.	Confederacy Era
Raghuji Bhonsle III	He was the Maratha ruler of the Principal State of Nagpur in Central India from 1818 to 1853.	British Era
Raghuji Bohonsle III	He was the Maratha ruler of the Principal States of Nagpur in Central India from 1818 to 1853.	British Era
Raghunathrao	Raghoba was the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire from 1773 to 1774.	Confederacy Era
Rajaram Chhatrapati	Younger son of the first Maratha Chhatrapati Shivaji, half-brother of the second Chhatrapati Sambhaji.	Royal Era
Rajaram II of Satara	Rajaram II Bhonsle was the 6th monarch of the Maratha Empire. He was an adopted son of Chhattrapati Shahu.	Confederacy era
Ram Shastri	(Mukhya Nyayadhish) in the apex court of the Maratha Empire in the latter half of the 18th century, during the heyday of that empire.	Confederacy era
Ramchandra Pant Amatya	Administrators, diplomats and military strategists of the Maratha Empire.	Royal Era
Rango Narayan Orpe	An officer on Fort Vishalgad in the regimes of Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji Maharaj in the 17th century in India.	Royal Era
Rani of Jhansi	The queen of the Maratha-ruled Jhansi State, fought against British Raj.	Confederacy era
Ratoji Bhoite Patil	Maratha sardar (Maratha Knight) who served Bahamani Sultanates of Deccan.	Royal Era
Santaji Ghorpade	He was one of the greatest warriors and the chief General of the Maratha Empire during Chhatrapati Rajaram’s regime.	Royal Era
Sadashivrao Bhau	Maratha army Commander in Third Battle of Panipat. He was the son of Chimaji Appa brother of Baji Rao I. Diwan of Peshwa for Balaji Baji Rao in the 18th century.	Confederacy Era
Sayajirao Gaekwad III	He was the Maharaja of Baroda State from 1875 to 1939, and is notably remembered for reforming much of his state during his rule. He belonged to the royal Gaekwad dynasty of the Marathas which ruled most of present-day Gujarat.	Confederacy era
Siddhi Hilal	A brave Muslim chieftain in Shivaji Maharaj’s army. He accompanied Netaji Palkar.	Royal Era
Shahaji Raje	He was father of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire.	Royal Era
Shamsher Bahadur I (Krishna Rao)	He was a Maratha ruler of the dominion of Banda in northern India. He was the son of Peshwa Bajirao I and Mastani.	Confederacy Era
Shivaji III	He was a Raja of Kolhapur of the Bhonsle dynasty. He ruled from 1838 to 1866.	Confederacy era
Tanaji Malusare	He was a Maratha military leader in the army of Shivaji Maharaj. Best known for war against Udaybhan, sardar of Mughals at Sinhgad.	Royal Era
Vishwasrao Peshwa	Peshwa and administrator of the Maratha Empire in the 18th century.	Confederacy Era
Yesaji Kank	He was the first childhood friend of King Shivaji and also served as Sarnobat - Senapati of Maratha Army, he fights all Wars of Maratha as Senapati of Paidal, He served Maratha Empire along with King's Shivaji and Sambhaji. He was involved in Shaistekhan attack, Afzal Khan war, Suratechi swari, Fonda war etc. and one major proud thing of Goalkonda fight with elephant in front of Shivaji & Kutubshah. Yesaji Kank was originally from Rajghar (Valvand Khore), Pune.	Royal Era
Baji Prabhu Deshpande	Baji Prabhu Deshpande (c. 1615-1660) was a commander of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha empire. In the Battle of Pavan Khind , Baji Prabhu, his brother Phulaji and the remaining Bandal Sena of about 300 men blocked the pass and fought against 10000 Bijapuri soldiers in the Ghodkhind Pass for more than 18 hours. Baji Prabhu, even though grievously injured, continued fighting, inspiring his men to fight on until Shivaji Maharaj's safe journey to Vishalgadh was signaled by the firing of three cannon volleys.	Royal Era
Ibrahim Khan Gardi	Chief of artillery during the fierce third battle of Panipat.	Confederacy Era
Hari Pant	He was the General of Maratha army in Maratha-Mysore War from 1785-1787.	Confederacy Era
Rane Khan	He was the general of Mahadji Shinde and fought several battles against Rohiilas, Sikhs, Rajputs For Maratha Confederacy.	Confederacy Era
Tulaji Angre	He was the Admiral of the Maratha Navy and fought several battles against Portuguese, British, Siddis and he rebelled against Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao I and later he was defeated by combined Maratha-British Army In the Battle of Vijaydurg.	Royal Era
Yesaji Angre	He was the military commander of Maratha Empire he was defeated by his brother manaji angre with the help of Peshwa.	Royal Era

References

1. Pearson, M. N. (February 1976). "Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the Decline of the Mughal Empire". The Journal of Asian Studies. 35 (2): 221–235. doi:10.2307/2053980. JSTOR   2053980.
2. Capper, John (6 August 2017). Delhi, the Capital of India. Asian Educational Services. ISBN   9788120612822 – via Google Books.
3. An Advanced History of Modern India By Sailendra Nath Sen p.Introduction-14. The author says: "The victory at Bhopal in 1738 established Maratha dominance at the Mughal court"
4. Mital, Anu Kant; Patil, Alkesh; Joshi, Mrudula (31 March 2021). "State of Mental Health of Caregivers on the Frontline during the Covid 19 Pandemic in Medical College and Tertiary Care Centers of Maharashtra". Journal of Clinical & Biomedical Research: 1–2. doi: 10.47363/jcbr/2021(3)126 . S2CID   238031517.
5. The life and correspondence of Charles, Lord Metcalfe, Vol 1 p. 208.
6. Maharashtra State Gazetteers and District Gazetteers of Maharashtra, 1977
7. A History of the Mahrattas by James Grant Duff, Vol II, pg. 173. London, 1826.
8. Indian Coin Society, Prashant P. Kulkarni, Coinage of the Bhonsla Rajas of Nagpur, 1990. pg 31

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