(1) #Thread on the #Maratha #Cavalry: Part-1
यस्याश्वा तस्य राज्यं । यस्याश्वा तस्य मेदिनी |
यस्याश्वा तस्य सौख्यं । यस्याश्वा तस्य सामराज्यं ।।
"Those who have cavalry force will ultimately rule the world."
- Recited #ShivajiMaharaj each time when inspecting the stables.
यस्याश्वा तस्य राज्यं । यस्याश्वा तस्य मेदिनी |
यस्याश्वा तस्य सौख्यं । यस्याश्वा तस्य सामराज्यं ।।
"Those who have cavalry force will ultimately rule the world."
- Recited #ShivajiMaharaj each time when inspecting the stables.
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Bargir: A cavalry man who gets a horse and weapons from the state.
Shiledar: A cavalry man who should bring their own horse and weapons.
Shivaji Maharaj always supported the raising of Bargirs instead of shiledars.
Bargir: A cavalry man who gets a horse and weapons from the state.
Shiledar: A cavalry man who should bring their own horse and weapons.
Shivaji Maharaj always supported the raising of Bargirs instead of shiledars.
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Sabhasad Bakhar gave the formation of cavalry at the time of #ShivajiMaharaj. A common soldier of cavalry was called a Bargir.
25 Bargirs - 1 Hawaldar
5 Hawaldars - 1 Jumledar
10 Jumledar - 1 Hazari
5 Hazari - 1 Panch-Hazari
5 Panch-Hazari - 1 Sarnobat
Sabhasad Bakhar gave the formation of cavalry at the time of #ShivajiMaharaj. A common soldier of cavalry was called a Bargir.
25 Bargirs - 1 Hawaldar
5 Hawaldars - 1 Jumledar
10 Jumledar - 1 Hazari
5 Hazari - 1 Panch-Hazari
5 Panch-Hazari - 1 Sarnobat
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As given by Sabhasad Bakhar, the number of cavalrymen in #ShivajiMaharaj's army was equal to 1,05,000 and the officers commanding were as follows 👇
As given by Sabhasad Bakhar, the number of cavalrymen in #ShivajiMaharaj's army was equal to 1,05,000 and the officers commanding were as follows 👇
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From 1630 to 1707, we find following names as commanders of cavalry:
1. Tukoji Chor
2. Mankoji Dahatonde
3. Netaji Palkar
4. Prataprao Gujar
5. Hambirrao Mohite
6. Mhaloji Ghorpade
7. Santaji Ghorpade
8. Dhanaji Jadhav
From 1630 to 1707, we find following names as commanders of cavalry:
1. Tukoji Chor
2. Mankoji Dahatonde
3. Netaji Palkar
4. Prataprao Gujar
5. Hambirrao Mohite
6. Mhaloji Ghorpade
7. Santaji Ghorpade
8. Dhanaji Jadhav
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On 11 March, 1689 Sambhaji Maharaj was brutally killed by Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb himself came in Deccan to fight with Marathas. But the duo of Santaji-Dhanaji fought till the end.
On 11 March, 1689 Sambhaji Maharaj was brutally killed by Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb himself came in Deccan to fight with Marathas. But the duo of Santaji-Dhanaji fought till the end.
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Santaji's cavalry harassed Mughal armies to such an extent, that the contemporary Mughal historian Khafi Khan had this to say about Santaji's death:- "The death of Santa at this time was a great piece of good fortune for Aurangzeb."
Santaji's cavalry harassed Mughal armies to such an extent, that the contemporary Mughal historian Khafi Khan had this to say about Santaji's death:- "The death of Santa at this time was a great piece of good fortune for Aurangzeb."
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Santaji's cavalry marched w/ great speed. With his rapid tactical marches,he defeated & killed Mughal Gen. Himmat Khan.
With his rapid marches, & cutting of Mughal Gen. Qasim Khan's supplies at Dodderi,he set an example of how a military fight with min casualties is fought.
Santaji's cavalry marched w/ great speed. With his rapid tactical marches,he defeated & killed Mughal Gen. Himmat Khan.
With his rapid marches, & cutting of Mughal Gen. Qasim Khan's supplies at Dodderi,he set an example of how a military fight with min casualties is fought.
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Jadunath Sarkar praises Santaji Ghorpade thus:-
"The success of his tactics depended on rapid movement of his troops and on his subordinates carrying out his orders punctually to minute."
Jadunath Sarkar praises Santaji Ghorpade thus:-
"The success of his tactics depended on rapid movement of his troops and on his subordinates carrying out his orders punctually to minute."
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Image credits to respective owners, including @padmadurg 🙏
Image credits to respective owners, including @padmadurg 🙏
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