Draft:Naro Shankar Rajebahadur

Naro Shankar Rajebahadur (Born Unknown - 1775) was a Sardar of the Maratha Confederacy and a Shiledar under Malhar Rao Holkar. Born as a Rigvedi Deshastha Brahman to Shankaraji Pant, a Divan of the Subah of Bijapur. He was known to be a brave commander in the Maratha Army and fought in multiple battles including the Battle of Vasai, Capture of Jhansi, Battle of Delhi and the Battle of Rattihali.[1] He also constructed many notable buildings such as the Malegaon Fort[2] and the Naroshankar Temple[3] in Vasai and is credited for greatly extending the Jhansi Fort in an extension known as Shankergarh.[4]

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  1. ^ Bombay, Asiatic Society of (1908). Journal.
  2. ^ "Forts in maharashtra | Nashik Region | Malegaon Fort". www.nomadtrekkers.in. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  3. ^ "Naroshankar Temple in Nashik | Get Detail Information on Naroshankar Temple & Other Adventurous Activities in Nashik | Travel.india.com". www.india.com. Retrieved 2024-07-13.
  4. ^ "Jhansi Fort", Wikipedia, 2024-05-03, retrieved 2024-07-13