Ratoji Bhoite inamdaar was a Maratha sardar (Maratha Knight) who served Bahamani Sultanates of Deccan. He then joined Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosales Swarajya Campaign in the 17th century. He was an ancestor of Bhoite families of Tadawale. Ratoji was inamdar of Tadawale[1] and surrounding areas concluding villages of current North Koregaon area. He also had command over Fort Nandgiri (Kalyangad).[2][3] He started his career as shiledar of Sultanates as his forefathers were.[4] His descendants were to play an important part in Marathas' subsequent history.
Ratoji Bhoite | |
|---|---|
 General of Maratha Army | |
| Monarch | Shivaji I |
| Personal details | |
| Occupation | Military Commander |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
| Service | Maratha Army |
References
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- ^ Viraj Shah (1 January 2008). Jaina rock-cut caves in western India: with special reference to Maharashtra. Agam Kala Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7320-078-6. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ Harish Kapadia (1987). Trek the Sahyadris. Mountaineers. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ Richard M. Eaton (19 December 2005). A social history of the Deccan, 1300-1761: eight Indian lives. Cambridge University Press. pp. 188–. ISBN 978-0-521-25484-7. Retrieved 30 June 2011.