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{{Infobox family | {{Infobox family | ||
| name = Pant Pratinidhi family | | name = Pant Pratinidhi family | ||
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| early_forms = | | early_forms = | ||
| origin = [[Kinhai]], Satara, Satara District, Maharashtra, [[India]] | | origin = [[Kinhai]], Satara, Satara District, Maharashtra, [[India]] | ||
| members = [[Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi|Parshuram Trimbak Pant Pratinidhi]] | | members = [[Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi|Parshuram Trimbak Pant Pratinidhi]]<br>[[Krishnarao Pant Pratinidhi]]<br>[[Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi]]<br>[[Jagjivanrao Pant Pratinidhi]]<br>[[Bhawanrao Shriniwasrao Pant Pratinidhi]]<br>[[Apa Pant|Parashuram Rao Pant Pratinidhi]]<br/>[[Parashuramrao Shrinivas I]] | ||
| otherfamilies = [[Gandekar family]] | | otherfamilies = [[Gandekar family]] | ||
| distinctions = | | distinctions = | ||
| traditions = | | traditions = | ||
| heirlooms = | | heirlooms = | ||
| estate =[[Aundh State]] | | estate =[[Aundh State]] <br> [[Vishalgad|Vishalgad estate]] | ||
| meaning =The Viceroy | | meaning =The Viceroy | ||
| footnotes = | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''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]]. | '''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 | The Pant Pratinidhi's were officers 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> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The family of the Pant Pratinidhi is descended from Trimbak Krishna, the [[Kulkarni]] (village officer) of [[Kinhai]]. [[Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi|Parshuram Trimbak Pant Pratinidhi]], son of Trimbak Krishna was the founder of the family. Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi was born in 1660 in [[kinhai]] village.{{Sfn|Bond|2006|p=773}} The family name of Pant Pratinidhi family is '''Jaykar'''. | The family of the Pant Pratinidhi is descended from Trimbak Krishna, the [[Kulkarni]] (village officer) of [[Kinhai]]. [[Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi|Parshuram Trimbak Pant Pratinidhi]], son of Trimbak Krishna was the founder of the family. Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi was born in 1660 in [[kinhai]] village.{{Sfn|Bond|2006|p=773}} The family name of Pant Pratinidhi family is '''Jaykar'''.<ref>{{cite book|title=Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Kolhapur|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=W4hhAAAAIAAJ|publisher=Director of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State|year=1960|page=94|quote=The Chief of Vishalgad, styled Pant Pratinidhi, was a Deshasth Brahman and his family name was Jaykar.}}</ref> | ||
==Family tree== | ==Family tree== | ||
===First generation=== | ===First generation=== | ||
*[[Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi]] (1660-1718), was the first of a series of hereditary [[Pratinidhi]]s (Marathi for Viceroy) hailing from the Marathi [[Deshastha Brahmin]] family. | *[[Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi]] (1660-1718), was the first of a series of hereditary [[Pratinidhi]]s (Marathi for Viceroy) hailing from the Marathi [[Deshastha Brahmin]] family.<ref>{{cite book|title=The Marathas 1600-1818, Volume 2|author=Stewart Gordon|publisher=Cambridge University Press|year=1993|page=109}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bombay|publisher=Asiatic Society of Bombay|url=https://archive.org/details/journalasiatics16bombgoog|year=1908|page=[https://archive.org/details/journalasiatics16bombgoog/page/n188 142]}}</ref> Parshuram Pant entered the service of [[Rajaram I]] and distinguished himself in the field; within a few years he was appointed as Sardar in 1690. Pant was appointed as ''Pratinidhi'' by [[Rajaram I]] in 1698 for his excellence.{{Sfn|Pant|1989|p=12}} | ||
===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|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. | * [[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. | ||
* 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. | * 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. 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}} | * [[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 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 | * Godu Bai, who was married into Gugardhare family. | ||
* Yesu Bai | * Yesu Bai, who was married into Kolekar Deshpande family. | ||
===Third generation=== | ===Third generation=== | ||
Shrimant Krishnaji Parshuram married and had four sons. | Shrimant Krishnaji Parshuram married and had four sons. | ||
* Shrimant Gangadharrao Pant | * Shrimant Gangadharrao Pant | ||
* Shrimant Amrutrao Krishnaji Pant | * Shrimant Amrutrao Krishnaji Pant Pratinidhi was the son of Krishnaji Parshuram and the second Chief of [[Vishalgad]]. | ||
* Shrimant Trimbakrao Krishnaji Pant | * Shrimant Trimbakrao Krishnaji Pant | ||
* Shrimant Shivram Krishnaji Pant | * Shrimant Shivram Krishnaji Pant | ||
===Fourth generation=== | ===Fourth generation=== | ||
* Shrimant Shrinivasrao Gangadhar was son of Gangadharrao Pant and fourth Chief of [[Aundh State]]. | * Shrimant Shrinivasrao Gangadhar was the son of Gangadharrao Pant and the fourth Chief of [[Aundh State]]. | ||
* Shrimant Krishnaji Amrutrao Pant Pratinidhi was son of Amrutrao Krishnaji and third chief of [[Vishalgad]]. | * Shrimant Krishnaji Amrutrao Pant Pratinidhi was the son of Amrutrao Krishnaji and the third chief of [[Vishalgad]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Indian families]] | [[Category:Indian families]] | ||
[[Category:Hindu families]] | [[Category:Hindu families]] | ||
[[Category:People | [[Category:People from the Maratha Empire]] | ||
[[Category:Indian Hindus]] | [[Category:Indian Hindus]] | ||
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| Pant Pratinidhi family | |
|---|---|
| Current region | Pune, India |
| Etymology | The Viceroy |
| Place of origin | Kinhai, Satara, Satara District, Maharashtra, India |
| Members | Parshuram Trimbak Pant Pratinidhi<br>Krishnarao Pant Pratinidhi<br>Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi<br>Jagjivanrao Pant Pratinidhi<br>Bhawanrao Shriniwasrao Pant Pratinidhi<br>Parashuram Rao Pant Pratinidhi<br/>Parashuramrao Shrinivas I |
| Connected families | Gandekar family |
| Estate(s) | Aundh State <br> 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.<ref>Mahadeo Govind Ranade. Rise of Maratha Power. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. p. 94.</ref><ref>Apa Pant (1974). A Moment in Time. University of Nevada Press. p. 25. ISBN 9780340147900.</ref>
The Pant Pratinidhi's were officers 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.<ref>Sumitra Kulkarni (1995). The Satara Raj, 1818-1848: A Study in History, Administration, and Culture. Mittal Publications. p. 41.</ref>
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.[1] The family name of Pant Pratinidhi family is Jaykar.<ref>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.
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Family tree
First generation
- Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi (1660-1718), was the first of a series of hereditary Pratinidhis (Marathi for Viceroy) hailing from the Marathi Deshastha Brahmin family.<ref>Stewart Gordon (1993). The Marathas 1600-1818, Volume 2. Cambridge University Press. p. 109.</ref><ref>Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bombay. Asiatic Society of Bombay. 1908. p. 142.</ref> Parshuram Pant entered the service of Rajaram I and distinguished himself in the field; within a few years he was appointed as Sardar in 1690. Pant was appointed as Pratinidhi by Rajaram I in 1698 for his excellence.[2]
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.<ref>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.</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.
- 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.[1] In 1718, he was appointed Pant Pratinidhi of Maratha Empire. Shripatrao is famous for his campaigns of Khatav and his Karnataka Expeditions.[3] 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.[4] Like his brother, he 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, who was married into Gugardhare family.
- Yesu Bai, who 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 the son of Krishnaji Parshuram and the second Chief of Vishalgad.
- Shrimant Trimbakrao Krishnaji Pant
- Shrimant Shivram Krishnaji Pant
Fourth generation
- Shrimant Shrinivasrao Gangadhar was the son of Gangadharrao Pant and the fourth Chief of Aundh State.
- Shrimant Krishnaji Amrutrao Pant Pratinidhi was the son of Amrutrao Krishnaji and the third chief of Vishalgad.
References
Bibliography
- Pant, Apa (1989). An Unusual Raja: Mahatma Gandhi and the Aundh Experiment. Sangam Books. ISBN 9780861317523.
- Bond, J.W (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. ISBN 9788120619654.
- Pant, Apa (1990). An Extended Family Or Fellow Pilgrims. Sangam Books. ISBN 9780863111099.