Prataprao Gujar

Summary

Prataprao Gujar (c. 1615 – 24 February 1674) also known as Tukdoji Gujar was a Maratha general and held the position of the 3rd Senapati of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji.[1] After Prataprao's death, his daughter Jankibai was married to Rajaram I, the younger son of Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Prataprao Gujar
Pratap Rau
Sarnaubat
Senapati
Statue of Prataprao Gujar
3rd Senapati of the Maratha Empire
Reign1666 – 1674
PredecessorNetaji Palkar
SuccessorHambirrao Mohite
Born1615
Died24 February 1674 (aged 59)
Nesari, Maratha Empire
(present-day Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India)
Military career
Allegiance Maratha Empire
RankSenapati
Battles/wars
IssueJankibai
Names
Prataprao alias Tukdoji Gujar
HouseGujar
ReligionHinduism

References edit

  1. ^ Maratha Generals and Personalities. Pratik Gupta. 2014. p. 79.