Dhanaji Jadhav
Dhanaji Jadhav (1650–1708) also known as Dhanaji Jadhav Rao, was a prominent Maratha general and served as the Senapati of the Maratha Empire during the reigns of Rajaram I, Tarabai, and Shahu I. Alongside Santaji Ghorpade, he conducted highly successful campaigns against the Mughals from 1689 to 1696, contributing significantly to the Maratha cause. Furthermore, he played a pivotal role in the initial expansion of the Gujarat Province while consistently defeating Mughal forces.
| Dhanaji Jadhav Rao | |
|---|---|
| Senapati | |
Seal of Dhanaji Jadhav Rao | |
| 8th Senapati of the Maratha Empire | |
| Reign | 1696 - 1708 |
| Predecessor | Santaji Ghorpade |
| Successor | Chandrasen Jadhav |
| Died | 1708 Vadgaon, Maratha Empire (present-day Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, India) |
| Spouse | Gopikabai |
| Issue | Santaji Chandrasen Shambhu Singh II |
| House | Jadhav |
| Father | Shambhu Singh I |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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