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'''Hambirrao Mohite''' was the chief military commander of [[ |
'''Hambirrao Mohite''' was the chief military commander of [[Shivaji]]'s army. An able military general, he executed several campaigns for Shivaji and later served under [[Sambhaji]].<ref name="Pratik Gupta"/> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Hambirrao was born to Sambhaji Mohite, a military chieftain. He grew up with 2 brothers Harifrao, Shankarji and 2 sisters [[Soyarabai]] and Annubai. Soyrabai later married to |
Hambirrao was born to Sambhaji Mohite, a military chieftain. He grew up with 2 brothers Harifrao, Shankarji and 2 sisters [[Soyarabai]] and Annubai. Soyrabai later married to [[Shivaji]], which made Hambirrao Shivaji's brother-in-law. |
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After [[Prataprao Gujar]]'s death, |
After [[Prataprao Gujar]]'s death, Shivaji made Hambirrao his [[Senapati|Sarsenapati]] (commander).<ref name="Pratik Gupta">{{cite book|author=Pratik Gupta|url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Maratha_Generals_and_Personalities/vqYiBAAAQBAJ|title=Maratha Generals and Personalities |
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== Attack on Burhanpur == |
== Attack on Burhanpur == |
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{{main|Sacking of Burhanpur (1681)}} |
{{main|Sacking of Burhanpur (1681)}} |
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[[Burhanpur]] was a major trade center connecting southern and northern India and had a total of 17 trade centers in the city. On 30 January 1681, Hambirrao Mohite and [[Sambhaji]] |
[[Burhanpur]] was a major trade center connecting southern and northern India and had a total of 17 trade centers in the city. On 30 January 1681, Hambirrao Mohite and [[Sambhaji]] suddenly attacked Burhanpur. At that time the Subedar of Burhanpur was Jehan Khan. For the protection of Burhanpur there was only an army of 200 and Hambirrao had an army of 20,000. The Mughals did not even have the strength to oppose Hambirrao's army. Marathas got assets worth more than 1 crore [[Shivrai|hons]] in this battle.<ref name="Indrajit Sawant 1">{{Cite book|last=Sawant|first=Indrajit|title=Marathyanche Swatantrayuddha Bhag 1 - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj|publisher=|year=|isbn=|location=|pages=}}</ref> |
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On 17 March 1683, Hambirrao was defeated in a battle by Ranamast Khan, one of the most powerful chieftains of [[Aurangzeb]], in [[Kalyan]]-[[Bhiwandi]]. |
On 17 March 1683, Hambirrao was defeated in a battle by Ranamast Khan, one of the most powerful chieftains of [[Aurangzeb]], in [[Kalyan]]-[[Bhiwandi]]. |
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Hambirrao Mohite | |
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| Born | 1632 Satara, Maharashtra |
| Died | 1687 (aged 57) Wai, Maharashtra |
| Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
| Service | Maratha Army |
| Years of service | 1670-1687 |
| Rank | Senapati (Military general) |
| Relations | Soyarabai (sister), Tarabai (daughter) |
Hambirrao Mohite was the chief military commander of Shivaji's army. An able military general, he executed several campaigns for Shivaji and later served under Sambhaji.[1]
Early life
Hambirrao was born to Sambhaji Mohite, a military chieftain. He grew up with 2 brothers Harifrao, Shankarji and 2 sisters Soyarabai and Annubai. Soyrabai later married to Shivaji, which made Hambirrao Shivaji's brother-in-law.
After Prataprao Gujar's death, Shivaji made Hambirrao his Sarsenapati (commander).[1]
Attack on Burhanpur
Burhanpur was a major trade center connecting southern and northern India and had a total of 17 trade centers in the city. On 30 January 1681, Hambirrao Mohite and Sambhaji suddenly attacked Burhanpur. At that time the Subedar of Burhanpur was Jehan Khan. For the protection of Burhanpur there was only an army of 200 and Hambirrao had an army of 20,000. The Mughals did not even have the strength to oppose Hambirrao's army. Marathas got assets worth more than 1 crore hons in this battle.[2]
On 17 March 1683, Hambirrao was defeated in a battle by Ranamast Khan, one of the most powerful chieftains of Aurangzeb, in Kalyan-Bhiwandi.
Death
In 1687, in a battle fought near Wai province, Hambirrao defeated Rustum Khan, but a cannonball hit Hambirrao leading to his death.[3]
In popular culture
The film Sarsenapati Hambirrao is based on his life.[4]
References
- ^ a b Pratik Gupta (2014). Maratha Generals and Personalities. p. 43.
- ^ Sawant, Indrajit. Marathyanche Swatantrayuddha Bhag 1 - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
- ^ Joshi, Pandit Shankar. Chhatrapati Sambhaji, 1657-1689 AD. New Delhi: S. Chand, 1980. p241
- ^ Sarsenapati Hambirrao (2022) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-05-14
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