Krishnarao Pant Pratinidhi

Krishnarao Pant Pratinidhi (also known as Krishnaji Parshuram) was a 17th-century Maratha general and Pratinidhi of Tarabai in Kolhapur, India. Born in a Deshastha Brahmin family, in 1713 Shahu I awarded the Vishalgad jagir to Parashuram Trimbak. Parashuram Trimbak sent his son Krishna to assume the management of fort and the jagir, but he no sooner obtained possession than he revolted tendered his services to Sambhaji II. He was appointed as Pratinidhi by Raja of Kolhapur Sambhaji II.[1] Soon after the revolt Krishnaji established Vishalgad jagir in 1716. Krishnarao Pant Pratinidhi was the first Chief of Vishalgad.[2][3]

Krishnarao Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi
Preceded byParshuram Pant Pratinidhi
Succeeded byAmrutrao Krishnaji Pant, Pratinidhi
Pratinidhi to Tarabai in Kolhapur
In office
1716–unknown
1st Chief of Vishalgad
In office
1716–unknown
Personal details
Born1684
Aundh, Satara
(Satara District, Maharashtra)
DiedVishalgad, Kolhapur
(Kolhapur District, Maharashtra)
Children
  • Gangadhar Rao Pant
  • Amrutrao Krishnaji Pant Pratinidhi
  • Trimbakrao Krishnaji Pant
  • Shivram Krishnaji Pant
Parent

References

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  1. ^ Charles Umpherston Aitchison (2017). A Collection of Treaties, Engagements, and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries, Vol. 6: Containing the Treaties, Etc., Relating to the Bombay Presidency; Part 1, the Peshwa, Baroda, Kathiawae, Palanpur Agency, Mahi Kantha and Rewa Kantha. Fb&c Limited. p. xiii.
  2. ^ Apa Pant (1990). An Extended Family Or Fellow Pilgrims. Sangam Books. p. 7. ISBN 9780863111099.
  3. ^ Atmaram Dattu Mulik (1989). Dynamics of urbanization: a geographical perspective. Himalaya Pub. House. p. 53.