Santaji Ghorpade

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Santaji Ghorpade was one of Shivaji's associates and a famous Maratha warrior.

[edit] Achievements

Santaji Ghorpade whose father senapti Ghorpade died in the battle of Sangmeshwar along with Sambhaji, was directed by Sambhaji to Raigad to rescue the queen and Rajaram. The gallant man, true to the words given to his master secured release of Rajaram from the siege of Raigad.

WIth plight of Rajaram, the rout of Maratha was almost complete. Aurangzeb was at his zenith of power. But then the brave Santaji on his own forded river Bhima even though it was flooded, and attacked the very centre of Mughal camp. Aurangzeb who was reading the holy Koran was saved due to magnamity of the Marathas.

Santaji is credited with defeat of at least three major chiefs of Mughals.One Mughal general Kasim Khan was so badly defeated that he committed suicide. By brilliant tactis of cavalry, Santaji played havoc right from Pune region to Tanjore region. Unfortunately he fell out with Rajaram and Dhanaji Jadhav.

[edit] Death

He was killed when he was alone taking bath by one Nagoji Mane. The severed head of Santaji was presented to Aurangzeb for reward. Such was the tragic end of one of the most distinguished general of cavalry in the contemporary India.

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