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'''Pant Pratinidhi family''' is a prominent [[aristocratic]] [[noble family]] of [[India]], who served as [[Pratinidhi]]s to [[Chhatrapati]]s of [[Maratha Empire]] and later became rulers of the [[Princely state]]s of [[Aundh State|Aundh]] and [[Vishalgad]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Rise of Maratha Power|author=Mahadeo Govind Ranade|publisher=Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting|page=94}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=A Moment in Time|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BpqYPSwKD2gC|author=Apa Pant|publisher=University of Nevada Press|year=1974|page=25|isbn = 9780340147900}}</ref>
'''Pant Pratinidhi family''' is a prominent [[aristocratic]] [[noble family]] of [[India]], who served as [[Pratinidhi]]s to [[Chhatrapati]]s of [[Maratha Empire]] and later became rulers of the [[Princely state]]s of [[Aundh State|Aundh]] and [[Vishalgad]].<ref>{{cite book|title=Rise of Maratha Power|author=Mahadeo Govind Ranade|publisher=Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting|page=94}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=A Moment in Time|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=BpqYPSwKD2gC|author=Apa Pant|publisher=University of Nevada Press|year=1974|page=25|isbn = 9780340147900}}</ref>


The Pant Pratinidhi's were officer's of the highest dignity under the [[Maratha Empire]]. They were ranked above all [[Ashta Pradhan]]s and even above [[Peshwa]]s during [[Rajaram I]] to [[Shahu I]] times.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Satara Raj, 1818-1848: A Study in History, Administration, and Culture|author=Sumitra Kulkarni|publisher=Mittal Publications|year=1995|page=41}}</ref>
The Pant Pratinidhi's were officer's of the highest dignity under the [[Maratha Empire]]. They were ranked above all [[Ashta Pradhan]]s and even above [[Peshwa]]s during [[Rajaram I]] to [[Shahu I]] times.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Satara Raj, 1818-1848: A Study in History, Administration, and Culture|author=Sumitra Kulkarni|publisher=Mittal Publications|year=1995|page=41}}</ref>
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===Second generation===
===Second generation===
Parshuram Trimbak married had five sons and two daughters.
Parshuram Trimbak married had five sons and two daughters.
* [[Krishnarao Pant Pratinidhi|Krishnaji Parashuram]], was the elder son of Parshuram Trimbak and first chief of [[Vishalgad]]. In 1713 Shahu I awarded the Vishalgad jagir to Parashuram Trimbak. Parashuram Trimbak sent his son Krishnaji to assume the management of fort and the jagir, but he no sooner obtained possession than he revolted tendered his services to Sambhaji II. He was appointed as ''Pratinidhi'' by Raja of Kolhapur [[Sambhaji II]].<ref>{{cite book|title=A Collection of Treaties, Engagements, and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries, Vol. 6: Containing the Treaties, Etc., Relating to the Bombay Presidency; Part 1, the Peshwa, Baroda, Kathiawae, Palanpur Agency, Mahi Kantha and Rewa Kantha|author=Charles Umpherston Aitchison|publisher=Fb&c Limited|year=2017|page=xiii}}</ref>
* [[Krishnarao Pant Pratinidhi|Krishnarao Parashuram]], was the elder son of Parshuram Trimbak and first chief of [[Vishalgad]]. In 1713, [[Shahu I]] awarded the ''jagir'' (feudal estate) of Vishalgad to Parashuram Trimbak. Parashuram Trimbak sent his eldest son, Krishnarao, to assume the management of the fort and the jagir of Vishalgarh. However, he no sooner obtained possession than he revolted and tendered his services to [[Sambhaji II]], cousin and rival of Shahu I. Krishnarao was appointed ''Pratinidhi'' by [[Sambhaji II]], the Raja of Kolhapur.<ref>{{cite book|title=A Collection of Treaties, Engagements, and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries, Vol. 6: Containing the Treaties, Etc., Relating to the Bombay Presidency; Part 1, the Peshwa, Baroda, Kathiawae, Palanpur Agency, Mahi Kantha and Rewa Kantha|author=Charles Umpherston Aitchison|publisher=Fb&c Limited|year=2017|page=xiii}}</ref> Among his brothers, Krishnarao was the only one to be blessed with surviving sons. His eldest son, Gangadhar Rao, was in turn the father of two sons, one of whom succeeded as the ruler of Aundh and the other as the ''jagirdar'' of Vishalgarh.
* Trimbak Pant who died young
* Trimbak Pant who died young
* [[Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi|Shrinivasrao Parshuram]] (1687- 25 November 1746) (also popularly known as ''Shripatrao Pratinidhi''), was the Pratinidhi to Shahu I and the second Chief of Aundh. Shripatrao as a general fought many battles in the defence of [[Maratha Empire]].{{Sfn|Bond|2006|p=773}} In 1718 he was appointed ''Pant Pratinidhi'' of Maratha Empire. Shripatrao is famous for his campaigns of Khatav and Karnataka Expeditions.{{Sfn|Pant|1990|p=8}}
* Shrinivasrao Parshuram, also known as [[Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi]] (1687- 25 November 1746), was the Pratinidhi to Shahu I and the second Chief of Aundh. He led many battles as a general in the defense of the [[Maratha Empire]].{{Sfn|Bond|2006|p=773}} In 1718, he was appointed ''Pant Pratinidhi'' of Maratha Empire. Shripatrao is famous for his campaigns of Khatav and his Karnataka Expeditions.{{Sfn|Pant|1990|p=8}} Having no surviving sons, he was succeeded by his younger brother.
* [[Jagjivanrao Pant Pratinidhi|Jagjivan Parshuram]] (1691-1754), also known as ''Dadobha'' was the fourth son of Parshuram Trimbak, who succeeded his brother [[Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi]] as the third Chief of Aundh upon his death in 1746.{{Sfn|Pant|1990|p=9}}
* [[Jagjivanrao Pant Pratinidhi|Jagjivan Parshuram]] (1691-1754), also known as ''Dadobha'' was the fourth son of Parshuram Trimbak. He succeeded his brother [[Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi]] as the third Chief of Aundh upon the latter's death in 1746.{{Sfn|Pant|1990|p=9}} LIke his brother, he also did not have surviving sons, and therefore adopted (and was succeeded by) his grand-nephew, the elder son of Gangadhar Rao (see below).
* Sadashivrao Pant who died young.
* Sadashivrao Pant who died young.
* Godu Bai - She was married into Gugardhare family.
* Godu Bai - She was married into Gugardhare family.

Revision as of 13:04, 9 January 2022


Pant Pratinidhi family
Current regionPune, India
EtymologyThe Viceroy
Place of originKinhai, Satara, Satara District, Maharashtra, India
MembersParshuram Trimbak Pant Pratinidhi
Krishnarao Pant Pratinidhi
Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi
Jagjivanrao Pant Pratinidhi
Bhawanrao Shriniwasrao Pant Pratinidhi
Parashuram Rao Pant Pratinidhi
Connected familiesGandekar family
Estate(s)Aundh State
Vishalgad estate

Pant Pratinidhi family is a prominent aristocratic noble family of India, who served as Pratinidhis to Chhatrapatis of Maratha Empire and later became rulers of the Princely states of Aundh and Vishalgad.[1][2]

The Pant Pratinidhi's were officer's of the highest dignity under the Maratha Empire. They were ranked above all Ashta Pradhans and even above Peshwas during Rajaram I to Shahu I times.[3]

History

The family of the Pant Pratinidhi is descended from Trimbak Krishna, the Kulkarni (village officer) of Kinhai. Parshuram Trimbak Pant Pratinidhi, son of Trimbak Krishna was the founder of the family. Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi was born in 1660 in kinhai village.[4] The family name of Pant Pratinidhi family is Jaykar.[5]

Family tree

First generation

Second generation

Parshuram Trimbak married had five sons and two daughters.

  • Krishnarao Parashuram, was the elder son of Parshuram Trimbak and first chief of Vishalgad. In 1713, Shahu I awarded the jagir (feudal estate) of Vishalgad to Parashuram Trimbak. Parashuram Trimbak sent his eldest son, Krishnarao, to assume the management of the fort and the jagir of Vishalgarh. However, he no sooner obtained possession than he revolted and tendered his services to Sambhaji II, cousin and rival of Shahu I. Krishnarao was appointed Pratinidhi by Sambhaji II, the Raja of Kolhapur.[9] Among his brothers, Krishnarao was the only one to be blessed with surviving sons. His eldest son, Gangadhar Rao, was in turn the father of two sons, one of whom succeeded as the ruler of Aundh and the other as the jagirdar of Vishalgarh.
  • Trimbak Pant who died young
  • Shrinivasrao Parshuram, also known as Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi (1687- 25 November 1746), was the Pratinidhi to Shahu I and the second Chief of Aundh. He led many battles as a general in the defense of the Maratha Empire.[4] In 1718, he was appointed Pant Pratinidhi of Maratha Empire. Shripatrao is famous for his campaigns of Khatav and his Karnataka Expeditions.[10] Having no surviving sons, he was succeeded by his younger brother.
  • Jagjivan Parshuram (1691-1754), also known as Dadobha was the fourth son of Parshuram Trimbak. He succeeded his brother Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi as the third Chief of Aundh upon the latter's death in 1746.[11] LIke his brother, he also did not have surviving sons, and therefore adopted (and was succeeded by) his grand-nephew, the elder son of Gangadhar Rao (see below).
  • Sadashivrao Pant who died young.
  • Godu Bai - She was married into Gugardhare family.
  • Yesu Bai -She was married into Kolekar Deshpande family.

Third generation

Shrimant Krishnaji Parshuram married and had four sons.

  • Shrimant Gangadharrao Pant
  • Shrimant Amrutrao Krishnaji Pant Pratinidhi was son of Krishnaji Parshuram and second Chief of Vishalgad.
  • Shrimant Trimbakrao Krishnaji Pant
  • Shrimant Shivram Krishnaji Pant

Fourth generation

  • Shrimant Shrinivasrao Gangadhar was son of Gangadharrao Pant and fourth Chief of Aundh State.
  • Shrimant Krishnaji Amrutrao Pant Pratinidhi was son of Amrutrao Krishnaji and third chief of Vishalgad.

References

  1. Mahadeo Govind Ranade. Rise of Maratha Power. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. p. 94.
  2. Apa Pant (1974). A Moment in Time. University of Nevada Press. p. 25. ISBN 9780340147900.
  3. Sumitra Kulkarni (1995). The Satara Raj, 1818-1848: A Study in History, Administration, and Culture. Mittal Publications. p. 41.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Bond 2006, p. 773.
  5. Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Kolhapur. Director of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State. 1960. p. 94. The Chief of Vishalgad, styled Pant Pratinidhi, was a Deshasth Brahman and his family name was Jaykar.
  6. Stewart Gordon (1993). The Marathas 1600-1818, Volume 2. Cambridge University Press. p. 109.
  7. Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bombay. Asiatic Society of Bombay. 1908. p. 142.
  8. Pant 1989, p. 12.
  9. Charles Umpherston Aitchison (2017). A Collection of Treaties, Engagements, and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries, Vol. 6: Containing the Treaties, Etc., Relating to the Bombay Presidency; Part 1, the Peshwa, Baroda, Kathiawae, Palanpur Agency, Mahi Kantha and Rewa Kantha. Fb&c Limited. p. xiii.
  10. Pant 1990, p. 8.
  11. Pant 1990, p. 9.

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