Anandrao | |
|---|---|
 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 | Prayagji Makaji |
| Parent |
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| Military career | |
| Service |  Maratha Army |
| Rank | Senapati |
| Unit | Senapati's Cavalry[1] |
| Battles / wars | See list
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Anandrao (also Anandrau,[2] Marathi pronunciation: [aːnənd̪ɾaːʋ]) was a Maratha general who briefly held the position of Senapati.[3][4][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 various campaigns and accompanied Chhatrapati Shivaji on numerous expeditions.[5] In 1674, he avenged the death of Prataprao Gujar by defeating Bahlol Khan near Bankapura and looting his jagir.[4][1] Later, he assisted Shivaji I in Maratha southern conquest.
- ^ a b c English Records on Shivaji - 1659 to 1682, Letter of British lawyer Narayan Shenvi (Original). Shiva Charitra Karyalaya. 1931. pp. 327–330.
- ^ Apte, D. V.; Divekar, S. M. (1925). Shivcharitra Pradip, Jedhe Chronology. Bharat Itihas Sanshodhak Mandal. pp. 44–69.
- ^ Bendrey, Vasudeo Sitaram (1967). Mahārashṭretihāsācī sādhanē, Volume I. Mumbaī Marāṭhī Granthasaṃgrahālaya.
- ^ a b Joshi, Shankar Narayan (1930). Shivkalin Patra Sar Sangrah, Volume II, Letter of British lawyer Narayan Shenvi (Marathi translation). pp. 108–109.
- ^ Shivaram Laxman Karandikar (1969). The Rise and Fall of the Maratha Power. Sitabai Shivram Karandikar.