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Hambirrao Mohite
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Hambirrao Mohite | |
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| Born | 1632 satara, Maharashtra |
| Died | 1687 (aged 57) Wai, Maharashtra |
| Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
| Service/ | Maratha Army |
| Years of service | 1670-1687 |
| Rank | Senapati (Military general) |
Hambirrao Mohite was the chief military commander of Chhatrapati Shivaji's army. An able military general, he executed several campaigns for Shivaji Raje and later served under Sambhaji Maharaj.[1]
Early life[edit]
Sambhaji Mohite had 3 sons Harifrao, Hambirrao, Shankarji and 2 daughters Soyarabai and Annubai. Hambirrao's father Sambhaji Mohite was a very mighty and courageous chief. Hambirrao inherited all the qualities from his father.
After the sacrifice of Prataprao Gujar, Shivaji Maharaj made Hambirrao his Sersenapati (commander).[1]
Attack on Burhanpur[edit]
Burhanpur was a major trade center connecting southern and northern India. There were a total of 17 trade centers in Burhanpur. On 30 January 1681, commanders Hambirrao Mohite and Sambhaji suddenly attacked Burhanpur. At that time the Subedar of Burhanpur was Khanjahan. For the protection of Burhanpur there was only an army of 200 and Hambirrao had an army of 20,000. The Mughals did not even have the strength to oppose Hambir Rao's army. The Marathas looted all the trade centres of Burhanpur for three days. Marathas got assets worth more than 1 crore hons in this battle.[2]
On 17 March 1683, Hambirrao defeated Ranamast khan, one of the most powerful chieftains of Aurangzeb, in Kalyan Bhiwandi.
Death[edit]
In 1687, in a battle fought near Wai province, Hambirrao defeated Rustumkhan, but a cannonball hit Sarsenapati Hambirrao Mohite leading to an accidental death.[3]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pratik Gupta (2014). Maratha Generals and Personalities. p. 43.
- ↑ Sawant, Indrajit. Marathyanche Swatantrayuddha Bhag 1 - Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
- ↑ Joshi, Pandit Shankar. Chhatrapati Sambhaji, 1657-1689 AD. New Delhi: S. Chand, 1980. p241
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