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'''Pralhad Niraji''' popularly known as '''Pralhad Pant''', was the ''[[Pratinidhi|Pant Pratinidhi]]'' of the [[Maratha Empire]] during the reign of Chatrapathi [[Rajaram I]]. He was the first occupant of the position of [[Pant Pratinidhi]].He is remembered for his splendid contribution in strengthening the [[Maratha Empire]] by way of loyalty, diplomacy and exceptional sacrifice.{{Sfn|Bond|2006|p=773}} | {{Short description|Pant Pratinidhi of the Maratha Empire}} | ||
'''Pralhad Niraji''' popularly known as '''Pralhad Pant''', was the ''[[Pratinidhi|Pant Pratinidhi]]'' of the [[Maratha Empire]] during the reign of Chatrapathi [[Rajaram I]]. He was the first occupant of the position of [[Pant Pratinidhi]]. He is remembered for his splendid contribution in strengthening the [[Maratha Empire]] by way of loyalty, diplomacy and exceptional sacrifice.{{Sfn|Bond|2006|p=773}} | |||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
After the death of the Chatrapathi [[Sambhaji]] the [[Ashta Pradhan]] mandal fell to pieces. During these critical days of the Maratha kingdom under Rajaram it was Pralhad Niraji, who came to the front and exercised considerable influence in Maratha politics. But the most influential man at that time was [[Ramchandra Pant Amatya]], whose father Abbaji | After the death of the Chatrapathi [[Sambhaji]], the [[Ashta Pradhan]] mandal fell to pieces. During these critical days of the Maratha kingdom under Rajaram it was Pralhad Niraji, who came to the front and exercised considerable influence in Maratha politics. But the most influential man at that time was [[Ramchandra Pant Amatya]], whose father Abbaji Sondev had been Shivaji's military commander.{{Sfn|Chitnis|2003|p=134}} | ||
==Death== | |||
Pralhad Niraj died in 1694.{{Sfn|Sardesai|1986|p=353}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* {{cite book|title=Rise of Maratha Power|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8kc1DwAAQBAJ|publisher=Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting|first=Mahadeo Govind|last=Ranade|year=2017|isbn=9788123025117}} | * {{cite book|title=Rise of Maratha Power|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8kc1DwAAQBAJ|publisher=Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting|first=Mahadeo Govind|last=Ranade|year=2017|isbn=9788123025117}} | ||
* {{cite book|title=Medieval Indian History|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xMcIu7kL42MC|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|first=Krishnaji Nageshrao|last=Chitnis|year=2003|isbn=9788171560622}} | * {{cite book|title=Medieval Indian History|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xMcIu7kL42MC|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|first=Krishnaji Nageshrao|last=Chitnis|year=2003|isbn=9788171560622}} | ||
* {{cite book |last1=Sardesai |first1=Govind |title=New History of the Marathas Volume 1 |publisher=Phoenix Publications |location=Mumbai |isbn=8121500664}} | |||
{{MarathaEmpire}} | {{MarathaEmpire}} | ||
[[Category:Marathi people]] | [[Category:Marathi people]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:43, 8 March 2025
Pralhad Niraji popularly known as Pralhad Pant, was the Pant Pratinidhi of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chatrapathi Rajaram I. He was the first occupant of the position of Pant Pratinidhi. He is remembered for his splendid contribution in strengthening the Maratha Empire by way of loyalty, diplomacy and exceptional sacrifice.[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Pralhad Niraji was the son of the Nyayadish Niraji Raoji.[2]
Career[edit | edit source]
After the death of the Chatrapathi Sambhaji, the Ashta Pradhan mandal fell to pieces. During these critical days of the Maratha kingdom under Rajaram it was Pralhad Niraji, who came to the front and exercised considerable influence in Maratha politics. But the most influential man at that time was Ramchandra Pant Amatya, whose father Abbaji Sondev had been Shivaji's military commander.[3]
Death[edit | edit source]
Pralhad Niraj died in 1694.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Bond 2006, p. 773.
- ↑ Ranade 2017, p. contents.
- ↑ Chitnis 2003, p. 134.
- ↑ Sardesai 1986, p. 353.
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- Bond, J.W (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120619654.
- Ranade, Mahadeo Govind (2017). Rise of Maratha Power. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. ISBN 9788123025117.
- Chitnis, Krishnaji Nageshrao (2003). Medieval Indian History. Atlantic Publishers & Dist. ISBN 9788171560622.
- Sardesai, Govind. New History of the Marathas Volume 1. Mumbai: Phoenix Publications. ISBN 8121500664.
