Baji Prabhu Deshpande

Baji Prabhu Deshpande
Posthumous sketch of Baji Prabhu Deshpande
Bornc. 1615
Died13 July 1660(1660-07-13) (aged 44–45)
Ghod khind, Bijapur, Mughal Empire
(modern-day now Pavan khind, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra
Known forThe Maratha rebellion

Baji Prabhu Deshpande (c. 1615 – 13 July 1660)[1] was a general of the Maratha Army.[2] He is known for his role in the Battle of Pavan Khind at Ghod Khind, where he sacrificed his life defending Shivaji Maharaj from incoming Adil Shahi forces of Siddi Johar.[3][4][5] He also was a landlord or Vatandar in the Maval region.[citation needed]

  1. ^ "Baji Prabhu Deshpande Death Anniversary: What transpired at Pawankhind". July 12, 2022.
  2. ^ Tripathi, Anuj (ed.). "Baji Prabhu Deshpande Death Anniversary". The Free Press Journal.
  3. ^ Sawant, Indrajit. Parnalparvat Panhalgad.
  4. ^ (Tarikh-i-Ali, 82-93 ; B. S. 353-357 ; F. R. Rajapur, Kolhapur to Sural, dated 5 June. 1660. Chit. 64 ; Dig. 175-176 ; T. S. I8b-19a.)
  5. ^ [Chil. 64-65; Dig. 182-185; T. S. 19a & b; the name of Siddi Aziz is given by Duff (i. 181) only, while T, 5. reads Siddi Halal. The Persian works are absolutely silent about this retreat. Vishalgarh is 27 miles from Panhala via Malkapur. (Ind. At. 40 S. W.)]"