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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.
NETAJI PALKAR'S CAREER UNDER THE MUGHALS. (1666-1676) P. L. Saswadkar 1. Early Life Netaji Palkar was one of the brave captains of Shivaji. Little is known about his early life. How and when he came in contact with Shivaji is not known. He hailed from rich and noble family of Palkars. He is mentioned as Raje Netaji Palkar in early douments.1 It ...
Following this victory, Shivaji sent Netoji Palkar to raid deep into Adilshah territory while he personally oversaw the defences of Panhala. Netoji's cavalry conducted plundering raids as far as Dharwad and Gadag to the south, and Tikota to the east, near Bijapur.
His second wife was Sagunabai, a close relative of his commander, Netaji Palkar. She became mother of Rajkunwarbai, who married Ganoji Shirke (he was in the service of the Mughals). Shivaji's third wife was Sakwarbai from the house of the Gaikwads (married on 10 January 1657).
Apr 4, 2010 · Netaji Palkar was awarded a mansab of two hazari (2,000 horsemen - one hazari equals a thousand) for his bravery. But apparently Netaji Palkar wasn't happy with this offer and when he was offered a better deal by the Bijapuris (400,000 huns), he crossed over to their side.
Netaji Palkar who was at Vardhan Gada with 2000 cavalry and 3000 footmen was asked by Shivaji to advance as far as Wai. While Shivaji himself with 5000 picked Mavlas. started from Rajgad with a view to trapping the Bijapuri army in. between his own and Netaji's men.
In the next paintings Netaji Palkar is first shown being converted to Islam in Aurangzeb's presence and later being re-converted to Hinduism by a purification ceremony in Shivaji's presence.
Netaji Palkar pursued the fleeing forces and hacked them to the ground before they could regroup with their reserve forces (which were stationed at Wai). Afzal Khan's forces were thoroughly defeated.
Feb 11, 2023 · Netaji Palkar was a fearless warrior and a trusted aide of the legendary Maratha king Shivaji Maharaj. Explore his life and accomplishments in this historical account.
Nov 11, 2024 · Netaji Palkar commanded Shivaji’s army. Three thousand selected infantrymen under the direction of Moropant Pingle were stationed in a heavily forested area. They were under the command of Sambhaji Kavaji Kondhalkar, Yesaji Kank, Jiva Mahala, and numerous other capable military leaders.
