Read unique History of Founder of Jath-Umrani Daphale Chavhan Maratha Dynasty 👑
पाटिल डफळापुरिचा, क्षात्रकुलोत्पन्न राव सटवाजी ।
चव्हाण कुलिंचा अंकुर, लढवय्या, वीर, धीर, रणगाजी ॥
Maharaja Satvajirao Chavhan, was a powerful Maratha Lord in Bijapur honoured with title of Wazir.
पाटिल डफळापुरिचा, क्षात्रकुलोत्पन्न राव सटवाजी ।
चव्हाण कुलिंचा अंकुर, लढवय्या, वीर, धीर, रणगाजी ॥
Maharaja Satvajirao Chavhan, was a powerful Maratha Lord in Bijapur honoured with title of Wazir.
10,000 gunners were raised by this Maratha Maharaja Satvajirao Chavhan, named Kala Pyada Barkandaz, showing extent of his inclination towards modernization.
Gunners fielded by Senapati Rajashri Santaji Ghorpade frequently in his epic battles were actually Maharaja Satvajirao's!
Gunners fielded by Senapati Rajashri Santaji Ghorpade frequently in his epic battles were actually Maharaja Satvajirao's!
Satvajirao Chavhan and his gunners were first brought in when Senapati Santajirao Ghorpade had been unable to counter Lutfullah Khan's son Muhammad Khalil on their march towards Khatav.
The Marathas reappeared with Satvajirao's gunners on Lutfullah's march and throttled it.
The Marathas reappeared with Satvajirao's gunners on Lutfullah's march and throttled it.
The Mughals noted this peculiarity, and Aurangzeb specifically ordered a full-fledged assault on Daphlapur to capture Satvajirao dead or alive.
Maharaja Satvajirao's heroic younger brother Dhondajirao fought against Mughals and was captured in his stead. And their home was lost.
Maharaja Satvajirao's heroic younger brother Dhondajirao fought against Mughals and was captured in his stead. And their home was lost.
The Maratha Maharaja Satvajirao Chavhan fought against the Mughals on behalf of Adilshahi Empire then for Hindu cause under Bhonsale Chattrapatis after the fall of Bijapur till 1692, but he was forced to serve the Mughals after they kidnapped his brother Dhondaji Daphale.
After 1692, Satvojirao was bound to Mughals out of love for his brother.
His last action was his large offensive on Luftullah Khan near Rahimatpur.
But sometime before 1695, Maharaja Satvaji Dafle exited Mughal service (perhaps his brother died?) & went all out ravaging Mughals.
His last action was his large offensive on Luftullah Khan near Rahimatpur.
But sometime before 1695, Maharaja Satvaji Dafle exited Mughal service (perhaps his brother died?) & went all out ravaging Mughals.
If one studies the career of Santaji Ghorpade, they can note many "defeats" (flights, not real defeats) in Mughal reports of his army from 1692 till Battle of Dodderi.
This was due to lack of support from Satvajirao's gunners in bringing conclusive field victories.
This was due to lack of support from Satvajirao's gunners in bringing conclusive field victories.
In glorious Battle of Dodderi, the 2000 "Karnataki" Gunners with Maratha Mumlakatmadar Senapati Rajashri Santajirao Raje Bahadur Ghorpade Bhonsale Japt-An-Mulk were said to be Maharaja Satvajirao Dafale's contingents only!
Santaji Ghorpade was extensively in touch with Satvaji.
Santaji Ghorpade was extensively in touch with Satvaji.
It is obvious that Senapati Santajirao Ghorpade was the guiding force for Maharaja Satvajirao Chavhan.
The (sanctioned) death of Santaji Mahaloji Ghorpade Bhonsale in 1697 obviously guided Maharaja Satvaji Dafle Chavhan's motion for peace with Mughal government, not treachery.
The (sanctioned) death of Santaji Mahaloji Ghorpade Bhonsale in 1697 obviously guided Maharaja Satvaji Dafle Chavhan's motion for peace with Mughal government, not treachery.
Maharaja Satvaji Daphale was finally offered honour by Aurangzeb with Faujdari and Mansabdar rank of 6000 Zat / 5000 Aspa and Kettledrums.
Apart from high Mansabdari, he again demanded & again received Deshmukhi of 4 Parganas in Bijapur: Jath, Karajagi, Holwar & Baradol in 1698.
Apart from high Mansabdari, he again demanded & again received Deshmukhi of 4 Parganas in Bijapur: Jath, Karajagi, Holwar & Baradol in 1698.
On his way to camp of Aurangzeb, around 15 November 1699 he was kidnapped by Bhonsale Chattrapati Marathas and taken to Satara, whereon he was asked to fight for Hindu cause again!
For the next 2 years till 1701, Satvajirao continued the holy war. Meanwhile a tragedy befell him.
For the next 2 years till 1701, Satvajirao continued the holy war. Meanwhile a tragedy befell him.
In 1700s Siege of Satara, Maharaja Satvajirao Daphale Chavhan's brave son Bajirao (he hadn't been rescued so he was forced to serve Mughals) died due to cowardice of Mughals who didn't charge against the Marathas inside Ajinkyatara, with Bajirao, leaving Bajirao all alone to die.
Another national tragedy at this same exact time, was death of Hindu Civilization's defender Chattrapati Rajaram Maharaja himself, in the North. Satara garrison surrendered automatically.
Still, till August 1701, Satvajirao fought against Mughals, before finally offering peace.
Still, till August 1701, Satvajirao fought against Mughals, before finally offering peace.
In fact even in March 1701, Maratha Maharaja Satvojirao Chavhan Daphale directly attacked a Mughal convoy heading from Brahmapuri towards Aurangzeb's camp and slew much of its Balochi escort, till Mughal reinforcements arrived from Murtazabad Miraj.
Such was his relentlessness.
Such was his relentlessness.
Because of Shahu Raja Shivaji Sambhaji Bhonsale's honourable maintenance in Mughal court and death of Chattrapati Rajaram Maharaja, and Aurangzeb's rapidly deteriorating old age, Maharaja Satvaji Chavan and other Maratha Lords were finally feeling compelled to stop their fight.
Satvoji Chavhan's job after this point (1701) was of peaceful diplomatic intermediary, merely arranging negotiations of Maratha Lords with Mughal Government (under Raja Shahu).
However while Satvoji proposed peace, his (other) son Bavaji continued war against Mughals till 1703.
However while Satvoji proposed peace, his (other) son Bavaji continued war against Mughals till 1703.
Thus the typical Maratha political gimmick of "meek submissive Father" & "bold firebrand Son" continued with Satvoji-Bavaji Dafale Chavans.
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It is a deep tragedy this family effectively went out of power in same time 1706-1707 with Satvoji-Bavaji's death.
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It is a deep tragedy this family effectively went out of power in same time 1706-1707 with Satvoji-Bavaji's death.
History of this gallant Warrior-King is hidden in discourses.
His complex military career is misrepresented & he is dealt away with in small paragraphs or not mentioned. Small out of context tidbits are found in stray sources, no linear narrative.
This thread is one of its kind.
His complex military career is misrepresented & he is dealt away with in small paragraphs or not mentioned. Small out of context tidbits are found in stray sources, no linear narrative.
This thread is one of its kind.
Maharaja of Daphlapur Satvojirao Chavhan, was not a restless shifty character but a honourable man.
Behind each of his decisions is a larger event (death of his Senapati & Chattrapati). His short-term actions and long-term actions in choosing sides are both pragmatically noble.
Behind each of his decisions is a larger event (death of his Senapati & Chattrapati). His short-term actions and long-term actions in choosing sides are both pragmatically noble.
List of all forts owned by Maratha Maharaja Satvajirao Daphale Chavhan 👑
सटवाजीरावांकडे असणाऱ्या गढी
१. डफळापूर
२. अनंतपूर
३. संख
४. जत
५. होनवाड
६. काराजगी
७. बिळूर
८. रामगड
९. तिकोंडी
१०. शेड्याळ
११. भिवर्गी
Map out the territory and see Satvaji Chavhan's power.
सटवाजीरावांकडे असणाऱ्या गढी
१. डफळापूर
२. अनंतपूर
३. संख
४. जत
५. होनवाड
६. काराजगी
७. बिळूर
८. रामगड
९. तिकोंडी
१०. शेड्याळ
११. भिवर्गी
Map out the territory and see Satvaji Chavhan's power.
Extremely Rare look at the aesthetic Sanskrit Seal of the Maratha Daphale Chavhan Maharaja.
Devoted to the feet of Shri Ramalinga Shiva (a Linga near their capital where Bhagwan Shri Rama had worshipped Shiva).
Devoted to the feet of Shri Ramalinga Shiva (a Linga near their capital where Bhagwan Shri Rama had worshipped Shiva).
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