Bapuji Mudgal Deshpande
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Bapuji Mudgal Deshpande (1608–1665) was a general in the early Maratha Empire
during the reign of Shivaji Maharaj. He is best remembered for his major role during first and second recapturing attempts of “Kondhana” fort in 1647 and 1656 respectively. He was also one of the first settlers of Khed Shivapur
village in south of Pune
. He pursued many Maratha
and Muslim
families to settle down in this newly developed village.
which is 30 KM south of Pune. This village is also very close to Sinhagad
fort.His family had a tradition of Military Accountants. While some family members working as accountants (Karkhanis) on Kondhana fort, some were engaged in Freelance -Wars along with of Konde-Deshmukh family.
It was 1636 when, the family met Jijabai
, Konde Deshmukh
and Dadoji Konddeo
offered their own Wada to stay to the Bhonsales.
.
, 18 year old Shivaji Maharaj convinced Ghorpade about their action, Ghorpades believed to punish Dadoji Konddeo
by cutting his one hand as he sided the Bhonsale’s wing in spite of servant of Adilshah.
village in return of this fort’s control and thus avoided battle and blood lash. Shivaji Maharaj got so impressed when he came to know the way by which Bapuji got this fort, he paid good reward to him and kept “Karkhanishi” of fort to Deshpande family.
’s battle during 1670 and successfully recaptured this fort but unfortunately got killed in the battle in the hands of Mirad Khan who was Killedar of Purandar
. Later Shivaji Raje awarded Mujumdari (Administrative Post) of fort and area from Pune to Baramati to Niliopant Mujumdar of Pune.
Maratha Empire
The Maratha Empire or the Maratha Confederacy was an Indian imperial power that existed from 1674 to 1818. At its peak, the empire covered much of South Asia, encompassing a territory of over 2.8 million km²....
during the reign of Shivaji Maharaj. He is best remembered for his major role during first and second recapturing attempts of “Kondhana” fort in 1647 and 1656 respectively. He was also one of the first settlers of Khed Shivapur
Khed Shivapur
Khed Shivapur is a village at a distance of about 50 km from Pune on Mumbai-Bangalore highway after Katraj ghat and New Katraj Tunnel of 1458 meters. Khed shivapur is the dargah of Hazrat Quamar Ali Durvesh Bapuji Mudgal Deshpande was one of the first settlers of Khed Shivapur village in...
village in south of Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
. He pursued many Maratha
Maratha
The Maratha are an Indian caste, predominantly in the state of Maharashtra. The term Marāthā has three related usages: within the Marathi speaking region it describes the dominant Maratha caste; outside Maharashtra it can refer to the entire regional population of Marathi-speaking people;...
and Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
families to settle down in this newly developed village.
Background
Bapuji Mudgal Deshpande was born into the Deshastha Brahmin family and his native place was KhedKhed
Khed is an industrial city with a municipal council in Ratnagiri district in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is surrounded by a number of villages, including Khopi, Savnas, Bahirwali, Furus, Karji, Tise, Rajawel, Panhalje, Lote, Kondivali, Shiv, Mani, Nandgaon, Ashti, Shirgaon, Sakhroli,...
which is 30 KM south of Pune. This village is also very close to Sinhagad
Sinhagad
Sinhagad, Sinhgarh, or Sinhgad , is a fortress located roughly 30 kilometres southwest of the city of Pune, India. Previously called Kondhana , the fort has been the site of many important battles, most notably the battle of Sinhagad in 1670...
fort.His family had a tradition of Military Accountants. While some family members working as accountants (Karkhanis) on Kondhana fort, some were engaged in Freelance -Wars along with of Konde-Deshmukh family.
Early life
The Deshpande family warriors never had firm directions before 1636 and they used engaged in battles sometime from side of Adilshaha or from Nijamshaha. The Deshpandes family had a light infantry of 500 people consisting of local Mahadev Koli, Ramoshi and Marathas.It was 1636 when, the family met Jijabai
Jijabai
Jijabai was the mother of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire.-Birth date and family life:Jijabai was born on 12 January 1598 and a daughter of Lakhoji Jadhav in present-day Buldhana district of Maharashtra State...
, Konde Deshmukh
Konde Deshmukh
Konde Deshmukh is one of the Royal Maratha 96k surnames. Deshmukh is an honorary title in the Maratha Community. Royal 96k Clans used to marry with these Deshmukhs within 96k and apart it.- Origin :...
and Dadoji Konddeo
Dadoji Konddeo
Dadoji Kondev was a 16th century revenue expert from India, particularly known for his loyalty towards Shahaji...
offered their own Wada to stay to the Bhonsales.
Shivapur Village
This family supported and encouraged idea of new village development of Khed ShivapurKhed Shivapur
Khed Shivapur is a village at a distance of about 50 km from Pune on Mumbai-Bangalore highway after Katraj ghat and New Katraj Tunnel of 1458 meters. Khed shivapur is the dargah of Hazrat Quamar Ali Durvesh Bapuji Mudgal Deshpande was one of the first settlers of Khed Shivapur village in...
.
First recapturing of Kondhana in 1647
By using force of his military, Bapuji removed Adilshahi Killedar of Kondhana and started Swarajya’s rule over there. Later Muse Khan made complaint to Adilshaha about this incident as a response Sultan sent small army headed by the Ghorpades (who used to hate Bhonsale family) but Bapuji Mudgal Deshpande, Dadoji KonddeoDadoji Konddeo
Dadoji Kondev was a 16th century revenue expert from India, particularly known for his loyalty towards Shahaji...
, 18 year old Shivaji Maharaj convinced Ghorpade about their action, Ghorpades believed to punish Dadoji Konddeo
Dadoji Konddeo
Dadoji Kondev was a 16th century revenue expert from India, particularly known for his loyalty towards Shahaji...
by cutting his one hand as he sided the Bhonsale’s wing in spite of servant of Adilshah.
Second recapturing of Kondhana in 1656
After giving Kondhana fort to Adilshaha in 1650, Shivaji Maharaj realized the need to have control of this strategically important fort near Pune. He ordered Bapuji to look on to this matter. Bapuji had unique idea to handle this issue without war, he convinced Muslim Killedar of Kondhana by offering huge “Inam” tax free land near ShivapurShivapur
Shivapur is a village development committee in Kapilvastu District in the Lumbini Zone of southern Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 7241 people living in 1067 individual households....
village in return of this fort’s control and thus avoided battle and blood lash. Shivaji Maharaj got so impressed when he came to know the way by which Bapuji got this fort, he paid good reward to him and kept “Karkhanishi” of fort to Deshpande family.
Later life and inheritance
His son Keso Narayan Deshpande fought in PurandarPurandar
Purandar may refer to:* Purandar tehsil - for a tehsil in Pune, Maharashtra* Purandar fort - for a fort in Pune, Maharashtra...
’s battle during 1670 and successfully recaptured this fort but unfortunately got killed in the battle in the hands of Mirad Khan who was Killedar of Purandar
Purandar
Purandar may refer to:* Purandar tehsil - for a tehsil in Pune, Maharashtra* Purandar fort - for a fort in Pune, Maharashtra...
. Later Shivaji Raje awarded Mujumdari (Administrative Post) of fort and area from Pune to Baramati to Niliopant Mujumdar of Pune.