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==Origin== | |||
The [[Bhonsle (clan)|Bhonsale]] family branch of Raghoji were known as Hinganikar as they were originally chiefs from Berdi near Hingani in [[Pune District]] established by Bimbaji Bhonsle. Raghoji's great-granduncle Rupaji I, great-grandfather Mudhoji and grandfather Bapuji with two brothers Sabaji and Parsoji had fought in the armies of [[Shivaji]]. Mudhoji resided in [[Pandavgad]], ruling over a Mauza near [[Wai, Maharashtra|Wai]] in Maharashtra, which Shivaji had granted to him as Jagir for his spectacular exploits, while his brother Rupaji I resided at Bham in the district of [[Yavatmal]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Congress |first=Indian History |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cOBtAAAAMAAJ&q=rupaji+pandogarh |title=Proceedings |date=1975 |publisher=Indian History Congress |pages=311 |language=en}}</ref>l | |||
Rupaji I was childless therefore his property also passed over to Raghoji's great-grandfather Mudhoji which gave Hinganikar Bhonsles a foothold in [[Amravati district|east Maharashtra]] for future conquests. Chhatrapati Shivaji entrusted high military command and the collection of ''chauth'' (tribute) in [[Amravati district|Berar]] to the most distinguished of them. Mudhoji's son Sabaji was given villages of Rakhswari and Poorkikotar however it was Parsoji who attained highest position in the family. | |||
During [[Mughal-Maratha Wars]] the title of Senasahibsubha (meaning Master of provinces and armies) was bestowed on Parsoji Bhonsle by [[Rajaram I|Chhatrapati Rajaram Bhonsle]] along with rights to regions of [[Deogarh Fort|Devgad]], [[Gondwana]], [[Chandrapur|Chanda]] and [[Nagpur district|Varhad]] from where he could exact tribute. Bapuji only had one son Bimbaji who was the father of Raghuji I. Parsoji had three sons; Santaji, Kanhoji and Ranoji each with a distinguished career. Santaji was part of various campaigns of Chhatrapati Shivaji and the other commanders, till his murder in Delhi during the 1719 campaign to depose [[Farrukhsiyar]] led by Senapati [[Khanderao Dabhade]]. Ranoji was given title of Sawai Santaji (meaning Superior Santaji) along with other compensations for the loss of his brother's life. | |||
In 1722, [[Shahu I]] presented Badnera and [[Amravati]] to Ranoji Bhonsle, further extending presence of Hinganikar Bhonsles in east. Kanhoji went on to secure the family title of Senasahibsubha and paved the way for future conquests by ruling for 20 years. The lesser prominent Bimbaji Bhonsle was without a son until one was finally born, who Bimbaji believed to be a result of prayers of a pious [[Vaishnava]] saint Ramajipant Kolhatkar. On those grounds Bimbaji named his son Raghuji ([[Raghu|Raghava]]) after the [[avatar]] of Vishnu [[Rama]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maharashtra state Gazetteer district Nagpur |url=https://gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in/cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Nagpur/his1.html |website=gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vqYiBAAAQBAJ&dq=raghoji+i+bhonsle&pg=PA80 |title=Maratha Generals and Personalities: A gist of great personalities of Marathas |date=2014-08-01 |publisher=Pratik gupta |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 00:31, 23 June 2025
Raghuji I (Raghuji Bhonsle, mr; 1695 – 14 February 1755)[1][2] was a Maratha general who is credited with the Maratha expansion into Gondwana, Odisha, and Bengal, thereby establishing Maratha supremacy in these areas. He was granted the title of Senasaheb Subha, meaning "Lord of the Provinces and the Army," along with a saranjam in the Vidarbha region by Shahu I. He is regarded as the founder of the Kingdom of Nagpur.[3]
| Raghuji the Great | |
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| Senasaheb Subha[lower-alpha 1][4] Senadhurandhar[lower-alpha 2] | |
 Portrait of Raghuji Bhonsle | |
| 1st Raja of Nagpur | |
| Reign | 1739 – 14 February 1755 |
| Predecessor |
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| Successor | Janoji I |
| Born | Raghuji Bhonsle c. 1695
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| Died | 14 February 1755 (aged 69–70)
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| Issue | Janoji I Mudhoji | Bimbaji Sabaji |
| House | Bhonsle (Nagpur) |
| Father | Bimbaji |
| Mother | Kashibai |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Origin
The Bhonsale family branch of Raghoji were known as Hinganikar as they were originally chiefs from Berdi near Hingani in Pune District established by Bimbaji Bhonsle. Raghoji's great-granduncle Rupaji I, great-grandfather Mudhoji and grandfather Bapuji with two brothers Sabaji and Parsoji had fought in the armies of Shivaji. Mudhoji resided in Pandavgad, ruling over a Mauza near Wai in Maharashtra, which Shivaji had granted to him as Jagir for his spectacular exploits, while his brother Rupaji I resided at Bham in the district of Yavatmal.[5]l
Rupaji I was childless therefore his property also passed over to Raghoji's great-grandfather Mudhoji which gave Hinganikar Bhonsles a foothold in east Maharashtra for future conquests. Chhatrapati Shivaji entrusted high military command and the collection of chauth (tribute) in Berar to the most distinguished of them. Mudhoji's son Sabaji was given villages of Rakhswari and Poorkikotar however it was Parsoji who attained highest position in the family.
During Mughal-Maratha Wars the title of Senasahibsubha (meaning Master of provinces and armies) was bestowed on Parsoji Bhonsle by Chhatrapati Rajaram Bhonsle along with rights to regions of Devgad, Gondwana, Chanda and Varhad from where he could exact tribute. Bapuji only had one son Bimbaji who was the father of Raghuji I. Parsoji had three sons; Santaji, Kanhoji and Ranoji each with a distinguished career. Santaji was part of various campaigns of Chhatrapati Shivaji and the other commanders, till his murder in Delhi during the 1719 campaign to depose Farrukhsiyar led by Senapati Khanderao Dabhade. Ranoji was given title of Sawai Santaji (meaning Superior Santaji) along with other compensations for the loss of his brother's life.
In 1722, Shahu I presented Badnera and Amravati to Ranoji Bhonsle, further extending presence of Hinganikar Bhonsles in east. Kanhoji went on to secure the family title of Senasahibsubha and paved the way for future conquests by ruling for 20 years. The lesser prominent Bimbaji Bhonsle was without a son until one was finally born, who Bimbaji believed to be a result of prayers of a pious Vaishnava saint Ramajipant Kolhatkar. On those grounds Bimbaji named his son Raghuji (Raghava) after the avatar of Vishnu Rama.[6][7]
Notes
Reference
- ↑ The Cyclopedia of India: Biographical, Historical, Administrative, Commercial. Book Traders. 1992. p. 312.
- ↑ Mishra, Prabhu Lal (1979). The Political History of Chhattisgarh, 1740-1858 A.D. Vishwa Bharati Prakashan. pp. 38, 39, 88.
- ↑ Daniyal, Shoaib (2015-12-21). "Forgotten Indian history: The brutal Maratha invasions of Bengal". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ↑ Vaidy, Sankara (7 April 2024). "Vaidya-daptarantuna Nivadalele Kagada".
- ↑ Congress, Indian History (1975). Proceedings. Indian History Congress. p. 311.
- ↑ "Maharashtra state Gazetteer district Nagpur". gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in.
- ↑ Maratha Generals and Personalities: A gist of great personalities of Marathas. Pratik gupta. 2014-08-01.