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| Shankaraji Narayan Gandekar[1] | |
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| Rajadnya to Chhatrapati Sambhaji, Sacheev of the Maratha Kingdom, First Chief of Bhor (founder) | |
| Successor | Naro Shankaraji |
| Born | 1665 Maval (Pune District, Maharashtra) |
| Died | 1707 (aged 41–42) Ambawde (Pune District, Maharashtra) |
| Issue | |
| House | Gandekar |
| Religion | Hindu, Deshastha Brahmin |
Shankaraji Narayan Gandekar (1665–1707), also known as Shankaraji Narayan Sacheev or Shankaraji Narayan, was a popular Minister (Pradhan) and Count (Sardar) of the Maratha Kingdom. He also served as Imperial Secretary (Sacheev) during Rajaram's reign. He also served as Deputy to the Crown (Rajadnya) under Sambhaji. His contribution to the war of independence against Mughal rule is considered to be immensely supportive. He was also the founder of the princely state of Bhor located, in Pune district.[2]
- ^ W. W. Loch (1989). Dakhan History Musalman. Asian Educational Services. p. 597. ISBN 9788120604674.
- ^ Copland 1982, p. 13.