The Chalukya
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Nikumbha villages In Nasik -
Lohoner,
Nandurdi,
Bokate.
The fort of Rajdher in Nasik was a Nikumbha property till 1818. On 15 april 1818 it was captured by Colonel protter from Nikumbh Deshmukhs
1115 CE Kolhapur ins. of Shelar Marathas mentions a Nikumbha/Nikam Maratha feudatory ruling from Miraj in Satara.They carried Matsya & Naga banner like Patana Nikumbhas
Nikumbh/Nikam Deshmukhs of 32 Shirala(Sangli) & Nikams of Military Apshinge(Satara) r descent from this branch
96 Kulin Nikumbh/Nikam Marathas of Chalisgaon are clearly mentioned in Salyaparva by Navarasanarayana and in NrityaRatnaKosha by Kaloji Wagh-Pawar the Raja of Trimbakeshwar (both texts are approx 14-15th ce).
Until 1450 ce most of the Khandesh was ruled by the Nikam Marathas (V.K. Rajwade. vol 8)
Even during the Bhosale empire period Khandesh affairs were controlled by Nikumbh Maratha chiefs of Chalisgaon like Manaji Nikam, Narayanji Nikam, Shankaraji Nikam etc 
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Nikumbha Maratha villages in Chalisgaon Taluq

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