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'''Tulapur''' is a village in [[Pune]] district, [[Maharashtra]], India,<ref>2001 Census Village code for Tulapur = 03107000, {{Cite web|title=2001 Census of India: List of Villages by Tehsil: Maharashtra|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|page=603|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/PLCN/dir-27R.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113195156/https://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/PLCN/DIR-27r.pdf|archive-date=13 November 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> associated with the last moments of [[ | '''Tulapur''' is a village in [[Pune]] district, [[Maharashtra]], India,<ref>2001 Census Village code for Tulapur = 03107000, {{Cite web|title=2001 Census of India: List of Villages by Tehsil: Maharashtra|publisher=Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|page=603|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/PLCN/dir-27R.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111113195156/https://www.censusindia.gov.in/Census_Data_2001/PLCN/DIR-27r.pdf|archive-date=13 November 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> associated with the last moments of [[Sambhaji Maharaj]], second Chatrapati of Hindavi Swarajya and son of [[Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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[[File:Statue of Sambhaji Maharaj in Tulapur.jpg|thumb|Statue of Sambhaji in Tulapur]] | [[File:Statue of Sambhaji Maharaj in Tulapur.jpg|thumb|Statue of Sambhaji in Tulapur]] | ||
Tulapur has great significance in Maratha history. [[ | Tulapur has great significance in Maratha history. [[Chatrapati Sambhaji]] was brought to Tulapur to be tortured and executed after he was captured by Mughal forces. Chatrapati Sambhaji was originally captured in Sangameshwar, a renowned Hindu holy place in Ratnagiri, about 40 miles west of Shrirangpur in Western India. Note: The Sangameshwar temple located at Tulapur should not be confused with the place called [[Sangameshwar]]. | ||
Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj had recently visited Shrirangpur to resolve a family dispute before arriving at Sangameshwar. Ganoji Shirke led Sheikh Nizam Hyderabadi (later known as Muqarrab Khan, a title bestowed by [[Aurangzeb]]) through dense and inaccessible Sayadari jungles via Ambay ghat in order to ambush and arrest Chatrapati Sambhaji | Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj had recently visited Shrirangpur to resolve a family dispute before arriving at Sangameshwar. Ganoji Shirke led Sheikh Nizam Hyderabadi (later known as Muqarrab Khan, a title bestowed by [[Aurangzeb]]) through dense and inaccessible Sayadari jungles via Ambay ghat in order to ambush and arrest Chatrapati Sambhaji.<ref>Ishwardas Nagar Futuh-i-Alamgiri</ref> Sambhaji could have easily escaped with the early warning of the arrival of Mogul forces by his spies. Sambhaji also had better horses, and could outrun the enemy forces who were exhausted from their approach through the hills and passages of Sayadari. Some of his forces safely retreated to Raigad on his advice. However, it is unknown why he stayed and fought with such a small force. | ||
A place with more than 360 ancient Hindu temples. Sambhaji was a great devout of Lord Shiva and was paying his respects at the holiest place. The false propaganda was to malign him for political gains by his enemies. When humiliated before Aurangzeb, Sambhaji Mahraj was singing praises of Lord Shiva {{citation needed|date=October 2018}}, thus affirming the fact that his presence at the holy place was for religious purposes only. He thoroughly fell in trance with Lord Shiva before capture, not very uncommon among devotees visiting Sangameshwar for pilgrimage. | |||
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Ganoji's relations and treachery with Bhosales are very interesting. Ganoji was the brother of Sambhaji's wife, Yesubaisaheb, and was also married to Shivaji's daughter Rajkunvarbai from Sagunabaisaheb. Sagunabaisaheb was also the sister of Ganoji's father Pilaji Shirke, and therefore a paternal aunt of Ganoji.{{cn|date=May 2021}} Ganoji requested rich port vatan (Jagir) of Dabol from Sambhaji, just like his father, Pilaji, unsuccessfully tried to obtain the same from Adilshah first and later Shivaji. Vatandari(fiefdom) system was abolished by Shivaji due to its malpractices on people and Swaraj, therefore, Ganoji was unhappy with the unfulfilled ambition. Ganoji was offered this Vatan by Moguls if he colluded with them against Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. | Ganoji's relations and treachery with Bhosales are very interesting. Ganoji was the brother of Sambhaji's wife, Yesubaisaheb, and was also married to Shivaji's daughter Rajkunvarbai from Sagunabaisaheb. Sagunabaisaheb was also the sister of Ganoji's father Pilaji Shirke, and therefore a paternal aunt of Ganoji.{{cn|date=May 2021}} Ganoji requested rich port vatan (Jagir) of Dabol from Sambhaji, just like his father, Pilaji, unsuccessfully tried to obtain the same from Adilshah first and later Shivaji. Vatandari(fiefdom) system was abolished by Shivaji due to its malpractices on people and Swaraj, therefore, Ganoji was unhappy with the unfulfilled ambition. Ganoji was offered this Vatan by Moguls if he colluded with them against Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. | ||
With Ganoji's contrived help, captive Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was taken to Bahadurgad, near Akluj. There were no rescue attempts made while prisoners were moved through hostile Maratha territory, affirming bigger state players were at work against the fall of | With Ganoji's contrived help, captive Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was taken to Bahadurgad, near Akluj. There were no rescue attempts made while prisoners were moved through hostile Maratha territory, affirming bigger state players were at work against the fall of Sambhaji {{citation needed|date=October 2018}}. During Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's nine year reign, several within his campaign and family wanted him ousted. | ||
Aurangzeb ordered Chatrapati Sambhaji's Maharaj head paraded through different cities. His head without skin was probably found in bushes near Vadhu village as Vadhu people cremated him there {{citation needed|date=October 2018}}. Vadhu is located on the opposite side of the Triveni river(Bhima river) and the people may have also found body parts of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj downstream, which they claim to have stitched. These people henceforth called Shivale(those who stitched) as a mark of respect to their brave work of cremation. Aurangzeb prohibited anyone from the cremation, hence the brave work. The skin of the head was filled with straw and displayed in various cities, finally hanged on gates of Delhi city, as per Ishwardas Nagar's memoir, Futuh-i-Alamgiri. Ishwardas Nagar was an eyewitness and employee of Aurangzeb, but he wrote without any bias towards Mogul or Marathas. His memoirs were not known to Aurangzeb and were considered a personal diary to record events {{citation needed|date=October 2018}}. | Aurangzeb ordered Chatrapati Sambhaji's Maharaj head paraded through different cities. His head without skin was probably found in bushes near Vadhu village as Vadhu people cremated him there {{citation needed|date=October 2018}}. Vadhu is located on the opposite side of the Triveni river(Bhima river) and the people may have also found body parts of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj downstream, which they claim to have stitched. These people henceforth called Shivale(those who stitched) as a mark of respect to their brave work of cremation. Aurangzeb prohibited anyone from the cremation, hence the brave work. The skin of the head was filled with straw and displayed in various cities, finally hanged on gates of Delhi city, as per Ishwardas Nagar's memoir, Futuh-i-Alamgiri. Ishwardas Nagar was an eyewitness and employee of Aurangzeb, but he wrote without any bias towards Mogul or Marathas. His memoirs were not known to Aurangzeb and were considered a personal diary to record events {{citation needed|date=October 2018}}. | ||
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In 1704, Aurangzeb himself conceded defeat to Marathas and pledged to let Shahu, Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's son, have his Swaraj{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}. The treaty fell due to Aurangzeb's apprehensions against Marathas but only for a short period before Shahu was officially crowned the next Chatrapatti after his escape from the Mogul captivity. | In 1704, Aurangzeb himself conceded defeat to Marathas and pledged to let Shahu, Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's son, have his Swaraj{{citation needed|date=October 2018}}. The treaty fell due to Aurangzeb's apprehensions against Marathas but only for a short period before Shahu was officially crowned the next Chatrapatti after his escape from the Mogul captivity. | ||
Tulapur, therefore, has a great significance in the history of Marathas. | Tulapur, therefore, has a great significance in the history of Marathas.--> | ||
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Tulapur is a village in Pune district, Maharashtra, India,[1] associated with the last moments of Sambhaji Maharaj, second Chatrapati of Hindavi Swarajya and son of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
History[edit | edit source]
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Tulapur has great significance in Maratha history. Chatrapati Sambhaji was brought to Tulapur to be tortured and executed after he was captured by Mughal forces. Chatrapati Sambhaji was originally captured in Sangameshwar, a renowned Hindu holy place in Ratnagiri, about 40 miles west of Shrirangpur in Western India. Note: The Sangameshwar temple located at Tulapur should not be confused with the place called Sangameshwar.
Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj had recently visited Shrirangpur to resolve a family dispute before arriving at Sangameshwar. Ganoji Shirke led Sheikh Nizam Hyderabadi (later known as Muqarrab Khan, a title bestowed by Aurangzeb) through dense and inaccessible Sayadari jungles via Ambay ghat in order to ambush and arrest Chatrapati Sambhaji.[2] Sambhaji could have easily escaped with the early warning of the arrival of Mogul forces by his spies. Sambhaji also had better horses, and could outrun the enemy forces who were exhausted from their approach through the hills and passages of Sayadari. Some of his forces safely retreated to Raigad on his advice. However, it is unknown why he stayed and fought with such a small force.
A place with more than 360 ancient Hindu temples. Sambhaji was a great devout of Lord Shiva and was paying his respects at the holiest place. The false propaganda was to malign him for political gains by his enemies. When humiliated before Aurangzeb, Sambhaji Mahraj was singing praises of Lord Shiva [citation needed], thus affirming the fact that his presence at the holy place was for religious purposes only. He thoroughly fell in trance with Lord Shiva before capture, not very uncommon among devotees visiting Sangameshwar for pilgrimage.
Geography[edit | edit source]
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Tulapur is about 40 Kilometres north-east of Pune. It is situated at the confluence of the Bhima and Indrayani rivers and was originally known as 'Nagargaon'. The Sangameshwar temple built on their banks is a popular site for tourists and devotees. The Samādhi at Vadhu was unattended to until recently. It is now being renovated. Kavi Kalash's samadhi is also present at Vadhu.
A Samadhi of Sambhaji is situated at Tulapur as well. It is disputed as to where exactly he was cremated, with a group of historians asserting that he was cremated at Tulapur itself and not at Vadhu. Nonetheless, both these places have their equal share in Maratha history.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Stone arch at Tulapur confluence under which Sambhaji was executed -
Talks about the historic event (September 12, 1633) at Tulapur
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Sangameshwar at Tulapur, confluence of rivers -
Samadhi of Kavi Kalash at Tulapur -
Samadhi of Sambhaji -
Sambhaji's and Kavi Kalash's Samadhi(Mausoleum) at Vadhu
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2001 Census Village code for Tulapur = 03107000, "2001 Census of India: List of Villages by Tehsil: Maharashtra" (PDF). Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. p. 603. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 November 2011.
- ↑ Ishwardas Nagar Futuh-i-Alamgiri
