Anandrao (Marathi pronunciation: [aːnənd̪ɾaːʋ]; was a Maratha general who briefly held the position of Senapati.[1] He led several successful Maratha raids and military campaigns in the territories of the Mughal Empire and the Bijapur Sultanate, demonstrating his military skills and prowess. He assisted Prataprao Gujar in several campaigns and accompanied Chhatrapati Shivaji on numerous expeditions.[2] In 1674, he avenged the death of Prataprao Gujar by defeating Bahlol Khan near Bankapura and looting his jagir. Later, he assisted Shivaji in Maratha southern conquest.
Anandrao | |
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 4th Senapati of the Maratha Empire | |
| In office 24 February 1674 – 6 June 1674 | |
| Monarch | Shivaji I |
| Preceded by | Prataprao Gujar |
| Succeeded by | Hambirrao Mohite |
| Personal details | |
| Children | Makaji Anandrao |
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| Military career | |
| Service/ |  Maratha Army |
| Rank | Senapati |
| Unit | Senapati's Cavalry[1] |
| Battles/wars | See list
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References
edit- ^ a b Bendrey, Vasudeo Sitaram (1967). Mahārashṭretihāsācī sādhanē, Volume I. Mumbaī Marāṭhī Granthasaṃgrahālaya.
- ^ Shivaram Laxman Karandikar (1969). The Rise and Fall of the Maratha Power. Sitabai Shivram Karandikar.