Head of one of oldest residing Hindu families of Bombay, Ramaji Kamath, wrote a letter of warning to Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre about a British attack.
It referred to Sar-I-Khel Kanhojiraje Sakpal as "Protector of Brahmins", "Defender of Faith (Dharma)" & "(Most) Honoured of Kings".
It referred to Sar-I-Khel Kanhojiraje Sakpal as "Protector of Brahmins", "Defender of Faith (Dharma)" & "(Most) Honoured of Kings".
The territory under domination of the Daryasarang Sarkhel Angre-Sakpal Clan was larger than many European, African and Arabian countries combined.
This letter confirms Sarkhel Kanhojiraje Angre was regarded a Maharaja under Hindupati Maharajadhiraja Shahu Chattrapati's rule.
This letter confirms Sarkhel Kanhojiraje Angre was regarded a Maharaja under Hindupati Maharajadhiraja Shahu Chattrapati's rule.
In fact the very popular idea of a "Pyrate (Pirate) King" in European Fantasies is based off their notions about the powerful Maratha Angre Sakpal family, which glamourizes as well as demonizes their legitimacy simultaneously.
They were wholly subordinate to Hindupat Padshahi.
They were wholly subordinate to Hindupat Padshahi.
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