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{{Short description| Maratha clan}}
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[[Image:Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg|thumb|Flag of the Maratha]]
{{Royal house|
'''Mohite''' is a [[Maratha clan]].  
| surname          = House of Mohite
| native_name      = {{small|Mohites of Talbid}}
| country          =
| origin          = [[Talbid]]
| parent house    = [[Chahamanas of Ranastambhapura]]{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}
| native_name_lang =
| coat of arms    =
| coat_of_arms_caption =
| image = Flag of the Maratha Empire.svg
| image_size =
| alt2 =
| image_caption = Flag of the [[Maratha Empire]]
| titles          = *Hambirrao
*[[Senapati]]
*[[Sardar]]
*[[Jagir]]dar of Talbid
| founder        =  Ratoji Mohite
| dissolution    =
| final ruler    =
| final_head      =
| founding year  = 17th century
| deposition      =
| cadet_branches  = Mohites of Rajewadi
| other_families  = [[House of Bhonsle]]
| traditions      =
}}
The '''House of Mohite''' or '''Mohite clan''' is a prominent [[Maratha clan]] that held significant positions as [[Senapati]] and [[Sardar]] within the [[Maratha Empire]]. The House of Mohite was established by Sambhaji Mohite, who served as the Subedar of [[Saswad]] and was the brother of [[Shahaji|Shahaji's]] wife, Tukabai. He was also the father of [[Soyarabai]], who later became the wife of Chhatrapati [[Shivaji]]. His son [[Hambirrao Mohite]] became the Senapati of the [[Maratha Empire]]. The Mohite clan played significant role during the Mughal-Maratha wars.
 
==Origins==
 
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== History ==
== History ==
Early mention of the Mohite name is in Shivabharat, a Sanskrit poem from the 17th century. The Mohite at that time served various [[Deccan sultanates]] such as the [[Nizamshahi]] or the [[Adilshahi]] of [[Bijapur]] like other Maratha clans such as Bhosale, Ghorpade, More, Shirke etc.<ref name="Gordon1993">{{cite book|author=Stewart Gordon|title=The Marathas 1600–1818|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iHK-BhVXOU4C&pg=PR9|date=16 September 1993|publisher=Cambridge University Press|isbn=978-0-521-26883-7|pages=46, 53, 61}}</ref>
The Mohite name is first documented in "Shivabharat," a [[Sanskrit]] poem dating back to the 17th century. During that period, the Mohite clan served different [[Deccan]] sultanates, including the [[Nizamshahi]] and the [[Adilshahi]] of Bijapur, similar to other Maratha clans like Bhosale, Ghorpade, More, Shirke, Thorat, and so on.<ref name="Gordon1993">{{cite book|author=Stewart Gordon|title=The Marathas 1600–1818|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=iHK-BhVXOU4C&pg=PR9|date=16 September 1993|publisher=Cambridge University Press|isbn=978-0-521-26883-7|pages=46, 53, 61}}</ref>
One of [[Shahaji]]'s wives, Tukabai, came from the Mohite family. Their son, [[Venkoji]], ruled the Maratha kingdom of [[Thanjavur Maratha kingdom|Tanjore]]. Tukabai's niece (her brother's daughter), [[Soyarabai]] (d. 1680), became the second wife of [[Shivaji]].The famed female maratha warrior [[Tarabai]] (1675–1761), the wife of [[Rajaram Chhatrapati|Rajaram]], was also from the Mohite clan. With the rise of Shivaji, the Mohite became his trusted generals. In the internecine conflict between members of the Bhosale family after Shivaji's death in 1680, Soyarabai's own brother and army chief [[Hambirrao Mohite]] switched sides to support the claims of [[Sambhaji]] for the Maratha throne.<ref name="Mehta2005">{{cite book|author=Jaswant Lal Mehta|title=Advanced Study in the History of Modern India 1707–1813|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=d1wUgKKzawoC&pg=PA48|date=1 January 2005|publisher=Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd|isbn=978-1-932705-54-6|pages=48–}}</ref> Bhavanji Mohite was the commander of the Maratha naval base at Malvan in the early years of the 18th century.<ref name="SenSen1993">{{cite book|author1=Surendranath Sen|author2=Surendra Nath Sen|title=Studies in Indian History: Historical Records at Goa|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VLEo_DUL9XgC&pg=PA1|year=1993|publisher=Asian Educational Services|isbn=978-81-206-0773-6|page=47}}</ref>
One of Shahaji's wives, Tukabai, hailed from the Mohite family. Their son, [[Venkoji]], presided over the Maratha kingdom of [[Tanjore]]. Tukabai's niece, who was her brother's daughter, [[Soyarabai]], subsequently became the second wife of Chhatrapati [[Shivaji]]. The renowned female Maratha warrior, [[Tarabai]], who was the wife of [[Rajaram I]], also belonged to the Mohite clan. With the ascendancy of Shivaji, the Mohite clan earned his trust and emerged as his esteemed generals. Amidst the internal conflicts within the Bhosale family following Shivaji's demise in 1680, Soyarabai's own brother and army chief, [[Hambirrao Mohite]], shifted allegiance to support Sambhaji's claim to the Maratha throne.<ref name="Mehta2005">{{cite book|author=Jaswant Lal Mehta|title=Advanced Study in the History of Modern India 1707–1813|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=d1wUgKKzawoC&pg=PA48|date=1 January 2005|publisher=Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd|isbn=978-1-932705-54-6|pages=48–}}</ref> His descendant, Bhavanji Mohite, held the position of commander at the Maratha naval base in [[Malvan]] during the early years of the 18th century.<ref name="SenSen1993">{{cite book|author1=Surendranath Sen|author2=Surendra Nath Sen|title=Studies in Indian History: Historical Records at Goa|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VLEo_DUL9XgC&pg=PA1|year=1993|publisher=Asian Educational Services|isbn=978-81-206-0773-6|page=47}}</ref>
 
==Family tree==
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In the 18th century, Burhanji Mohite had great influence over his sister's husband, [[Raghoji I Bhonsle|Raghuji Bhosale]], the ruler of the [[Nagpur kingdom]]. Burhanji's other sister, Sagunabai, was married to Maratha Chhatrapati [[Shahuji|Shahu]]{{sfn|"Mehta2005"|p=171}}
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==Modern times==
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A number of Mohite clan members have been at the forefront of politics in the state of [[Maharashtra]]. During the period of 1960–1990, route to power in the state was through local institutions, and the [[Cooperative sugar factories in Maharashtra|cooperative sugar mills]]. The two Mohite who achieved influence in the state politics through this route were [[Shankarrao Mohite-Patil]] and [[Yashwantrao Mohite]].<ref>Baviskar, B.S., 2007. Cooperatives in Maharashtra: Challenges ahead. Economic and Political Weekly, pp.&nbsp;4217–4221 [https://www.jstor.org/stable/40276570]</ref> Many members of Shankarao's family have been active in Maharashtra politics. His son, [[Vijaysinh Mohite–Patil]] served as the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra in 2004.


== Notables ==
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*[[Hambirao Mohite]], Commander in Chief of the Maratha Army and Soyarabai's brother. His descendants dwell in Talbid.
*[[Shankarrao Mohite-Patil]] -One of the cooperative sugar barons and Congress party legislature. He attracted a lot of notoriety for his daughter's opulent wedding ceremony at the time of severe drought in Maharashtra in the early 1970s.<ref name="Godbole1996">{{cite book|author=Madhav Godbole|title=Unfinished Innings: Recollections and Reflections of a Civil Servant|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ItQF4g08KbwC&pg=PR9|year=1996|publisher=Orient Blackswan|isbn=978-81-250-0883-5|page=65}}</ref>
*[[Vijaysinh Mohite–Patil]] (1944-) -Former deputy chief minister of Maharashtra. Son of Shankarrao Mohite-Patil.
*[[Yashwantrao Mohite]] (1920–2009) - Indian Freedom fighter, activist of [[Samyukta Maharashtra movement]], Cooperative sugar baron, Congress party minister


==See also==
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* [[Maratha]]
 
* [[Maratha Empire]]
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* [[Maratha clan system]]
 
* [[List of Maratha dynasties and states]]
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* [[Bhonsle]]
 
* [[Gaekwad]]
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* [[Scindia]]
 
* [[Puars]]
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* [[Holkar]]
 
* [[Peshwa]]
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== Footnotes ==
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{{Reflist}}


== Sources ==
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===Marathi===
==See also==
*{{cite book|author1=Balagi Nathugi Gavand|author2=Govind Moroba Karlekar|title=Kshytriya Marathyanchi Vanshavali and Shannavkuli aani Surya, Som, Bhramh and Sheshvant|year=1997|publisher=Tukaram book Depo, Madhavbag, Mumbai 4}}
*[[Hambirrao Mohite]]
*{{cite book|author=Bhramibhoot sadguru param pujya Moredada
*[[Soyarabai]]
|title=Shree Shatradharma, Prachalit and pramikh kshtravansh and tyanche gotra, pravar, kuldaivat, kuldevata a Devak|date=11 July 2002|publisher=Shree Swami Samarth Seva And Adhyatmik vikas pradhan kendra District Nasik, Taluka Dindori, Maharashtra state}}
*[[Tarabai]]
*{{cite book|author=Gopal Dajiba Dalwi|title=Maratha Kulancha Etihas|volume=1–6|year=1912|publisher=Induprakash Press, Mumbai}}
*[[Vyankoji]]


===English===
==References==
*''A History of the Mahrattas'' by James Grant Duff and Stephen Meredyth Edwardes. Revised edition published by H. Milford, Oxford university press, 1921. Item notes: v. 2. Original from Harvard University. Digitized 7 Jul 2005. 573 pages
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*''Elements amongst the Marathas'' by Vidyanand Swami Shrivastavya. Published by Published by D.K. Shrivastavya for Aitihasik Gaurav Grantha Mala, 1952. Item notes: v. 1. Original from the University of Michigan. Digitized 2 Aug 2007. 228 pages
*''The rise and fall of the Maratha Empire'' by Rajaram Vyankatesh Nadkarnia. Published by Popular Prakashan, 1966. Original from the University of Michigan. Digitized 1 Aug 2007. 410 pages
*''The Mughal-Maratha relations: twenty five fateful years, 1682–1707'' by G. T. Kulkarni. Published by the Department of History, Deccan College Post-Graduate Research Institute, 1983. Original from the University of Michigan. Digitized 9 Aug 2007. 285 pages
*''Lectures on Maratha Mughal relations, 1680–1707'' by Setumadhava Rao Pagdi, Nagpur University. Published by Printed at Nagpur Vidyapeeth Mudranalaya, 1966. Original from the University of Michigan. Digitized 11 Jul 2006. 156 pages
*''The Life and Exploits of Shivāji'' by Krishnáji Anant and Jagannáth Lakshuman Mánkar. Second edition. Published by s.n., 1886. Original from Oxford University. Digitized 22 Nov 2007. 112 pages
*''Maharashtra State Gazetteers'' by Gazetteers Department, Maharashtra (India). Revised edition. Published by Directorate of Govt. Print., Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State, 1968. Item notes: v. 13. Original from the University of California. Digitized 25 Jan 2008.


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Latest revision as of 20:49, 25 March 2026


Template:Royal house The House of Mohite or Mohite clan is a prominent Maratha clan that held significant positions as Senapati and Sardar within the Maratha Empire. The House of Mohite was established by Sambhaji Mohite, who served as the Subedar of Saswad and was the brother of Shahaji's wife, Tukabai. He was also the father of Soyarabai, who later became the wife of Chhatrapati Shivaji. His son Hambirrao Mohite became the Senapati of the Maratha Empire. The Mohite clan played significant role during the Mughal-Maratha wars.

Origins[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

The Mohite name is first documented in "Shivabharat," a Sanskrit poem dating back to the 17th century. During that period, the Mohite clan served different Deccan sultanates, including the Nizamshahi and the Adilshahi of Bijapur, similar to other Maratha clans like Bhosale, Ghorpade, More, Shirke, Thorat, and so on.[1] One of Shahaji's wives, Tukabai, hailed from the Mohite family. Their son, Venkoji, presided over the Maratha kingdom of Tanjore. Tukabai's niece, who was her brother's daughter, Soyarabai, subsequently became the second wife of Chhatrapati Shivaji. The renowned female Maratha warrior, Tarabai, who was the wife of Rajaram I, also belonged to the Mohite clan. With the ascendancy of Shivaji, the Mohite clan earned his trust and emerged as his esteemed generals. Amidst the internal conflicts within the Bhosale family following Shivaji's demise in 1680, Soyarabai's own brother and army chief, Hambirrao Mohite, shifted allegiance to support Sambhaji's claim to the Maratha throne.[2] His descendant, Bhavanji Mohite, held the position of commander at the Maratha naval base in Malvan during the early years of the 18th century.[3]

Family tree[edit | edit source]

Family tree of Mohites of Maratha Heritage (96 kuli Maratha)

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Stewart Gordon (16 September 1993). The Marathas 1600–1818. Cambridge University Press. pp. 46, 53, 61. ISBN 978-0-521-26883-7.
  2. ↑ Jaswant Lal Mehta (1 January 2005). Advanced Study in the History of Modern India 1707–1813. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. pp. 48–. ISBN 978-1-932705-54-6.
  3. ↑ Surendranath Sen; Surendra Nath Sen (1993). Studies in Indian History: Historical Records at Goa. Asian Educational Services. p. 47. ISBN 978-81-206-0773-6.
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