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Prataprao Gujar

Commander-in-chief under Maratha Empire

Prataprao Gujar (also Kudtoji Gujar, Marathi pronunciation:[pɾət̪aːpɾaːʋɡud͡ʒəɾ]; c.&#; – 24 February ) was a Maratha general who served as the 3rd Senapati of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji.[5] He commanded the Maratha Army until [6]

Military career

Prataprao Gujar raided Khandesh in and captured some forts from the Mughals in Baglan.

He plundered Bahadurpur and, riding into Berar, looted the city of Karanja.[7] From this time, Shivaji began levying chauth from the Mughal territories through which he passed.[8]

Victory at Salher

Main article: Battle of Salher

At the Battle of Salher, Prataprao Gujar routed a sizable Mughal army.

The Maratha victory at Salher is seen as a watershed in their military campaigns against the formidable Mughal army.[9]

Confrontation with the Adil Shahis

Main article: Battle of Umrani

See also: Nesari

Prataprao Gujar was later dispatched to confront the Adil Shah's invading army under the command of Bahlol Khan.

During the battle, Bahlol Khan was besieged by the Maratha army and taken as a prisoner.[10] However, upon Khan's promise not to invade Maratha territory again, Prataprao released Bahlol Khan (around 15 April ).[11]

However, Bahalol Khan returned again with a larger army which enraged Prataprao Gujar and he decided to attack Bahalol Khan on 24 February According to the description given by Krishnaji Ananta and the letter of the English interpreter Narayan Shenvi, dated 4 April , "Prataprao attacked Bahalol Khan's camp in Nesari with only six of his trusted battle-hardened commanders.

It was a daring surgical strike which killed many in the adversary camp and demoralised the Bahlol's army. During this daring raid, Prataprao and his six lieutenants also got martyred but only after inflicting huge damage to the enemy camp".[12]

Popular culture

Them Marathi poet Kusumagraj wrote the lyric "Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat" about this heroic battle, which was sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

Post a Comment. Prataprao Gujar. Prataprao Bargujar actual name Kudtoji Bargujar was the third royal Sarnaubat Commander-in-chief of Shivaji's army, which was probably the most successful guerilla force in 17th century India. He was given the pseudonym of Prataprao The brave by Shivaji in acknowledgement of his bravery in the war against Mirza Raje Jaisingh.

The commercial drama Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat written by Bashir Momin ("Kavathekar") was also based on it. The inaugural performance of the play Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat was staged by Malganga Natya Niketan on 19 May Seeing the encouraging response to the perform, Kavathekar converted the play into a shorter version called Vaganatya, which was then performed and popularized by various Tamasha Troupes in rural Maharashtra.[13][14]

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    Sarnobat Prataprao Gujar - सरनौबत प्रतापराव गुजर - Sahyadri ...: Prataprao Gujar (also Kudtoji Gujar, Marathi pronunciation: [pɾət̪aːpɾaːʋ ɡud͡ʒəɾ]; c. – 24 February ) was a Maratha general who served as the 3rd Senapati of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji. [5] He commanded the Maratha Army until [6].

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    Prataprao Gujarborn Kudtoji Gujarwas the third royal Senapati of King Shivaji's army, which was probably the most successful guerilla 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. He was a highly gifted aristocratic general, who enjoyed the trust of his king and the loyalty of his troops. He defeated a grand mughal army at the well-known battle of Salher.

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    Prataprao Gujar, born Kudtoji Gujar, was the third royal Senapati of King Shivaji's army, which was probably the most successful guerilla violence 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.

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  11. ^Gupta, Pratik (August ).

    Prataprao Gujar raided Khandesh in and captured some forts from the Mughals in Baglan. He plundered Bahadurpur and, riding into Berarlooted the city of Karanja. The Maratha victory at Salher is seen as a watershed in their military campaigns against the formidable Mughal army. Prataprao Gujar was later dispatched to confront the Adil Shah's invading army under the command of Bahlol Khan.

    Maratha Generals and Personalities. Pratik Gupta. p.&#;

  12. ^Gāgābhaṭṭaḥ (). Coronation of Shivaji the Great, Or, The Procedure of the Religious Ceremony Performed by Gagabhatta for the Consecration of Shivaji as a Hindu King.

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