| Santaji Ghorpade | |
|---|---|
| Mamlakat-Madar Senapati | |
 7th Senapati of the Maratha Empire | |
| Reign | 1690 - 1695 |
| Predecessor | Mhaloji Ghorpade |
| Successor | Dhanaji Jadhav |
| Born | 1660 Kapshi, Maratha Empire (present-day Satara, Maharashtra, India) |
| Died | July 1697[1] Karkhel, Maratha Empire (present-day Satara, Maharashtra, India) |
| Spouse | Dwarkabai |
| Issue | Ranoji Piraji Mahadeo (adopted son) |
| House | Ghorpade |
| Father | Mhaloji Ghorpade |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Santaji Ghorpade (1660–1696) was a Maratha general and held the esteemed position of the 7th Senapati within the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chattrapati Rajaram I.[2] He is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in Guerrilla warfare. Santaji Ghorpade, in collaboration with Dhanaji Jadhav, conducted a series of successful campaigns against the Mughals from 1689 to 1696. His strategic acumen was demonstrated through the adept utilization of tactics such as guerrilla warfare, ambushes, and swift mobility, ultimately resulting in effective defeats of the Mughal Army. In recognition of his valor, Rajaram bestowed upon him the title of Mamlakat-Madar in 1690.
- ^ "Santaji Ghorpade- Commander who blown sleep of Aurangzeb". HistoricNation. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "On the history trail: The heroism of Sarsenapati Santaji Ghorpade". 17 June 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2023.