Pant Pratinidhi family is a prominent
aristocratic
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At the time of the word' ...
noble family
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of
India
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, who served as
Pratinidhis to
Chhatrapatis of
Maratha Empire
The Maratha Empire, also referred to as the Maratha Confederacy, was an early modern Indian confederation that came to dominate much of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. Maratha rule formally began in 1674 with the coronation of Sh ...
and later became rulers of the
Princely states of
Aundh and
Vishalgad
Vishalgad (also called Vishalgarh, Khelna or Khilna) was a jagir during the Maratha Empire and then later part of the Deccan States Agency of the British Raj. It was governed by Deshastha Brahmins, who were feudatories of Kolhapur State.
Fort
...
.
The Pant Pratinidhi's were officer's of the highest dignity under the
Maratha Empire
The Maratha Empire, also referred to as the Maratha Confederacy, was an early modern Indian confederation that came to dominate much of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. Maratha rule formally began in 1674 with the coronation of Sh ...
. They were ranked above all
Ashta Pradhan
Ashta Pradhan (literally, ''Modern council of ministers'') was a system
/topic/Ashta-Pradhan, title = Ashta Pradhan | Marathi council The council is credited with having implemented good governance practices in the Maratha heartland, as well ...
s and even above
Peshwa
The Peshwa (Pronunciation: e(ː)ʃʋaː was the appointed (later becoming hereditary) prime minister of the Maratha Empire of the Indian subcontinent. Originally, the Peshwas served as subordinates to the Chhatrapati (the Maratha king); later ...
s during
Rajaram I
Rajaram Bhosle I (Pronunciation: aːd͡ʒaɾaːm – 3 March 1700) was the third '' Chhatrapati'' of Maratha Empire, who ruled from 1689 to his death in 1700. He was the second son of the Shivaji, the founder of the empire and younger half ...
to
Shahu I
Chhatrapati Shahu Bhosale I (Pronunciation: aːɦuː CE) was the fifth Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire founded by his grandfather, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Born into the Bhonsle family, he was the son of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ...
times.
History
The family of the Pant Pratinidhi is descended from Trimbak Krishna, the
Kulkarni
Kulkarni is a family name native to the Indian state of Maharashtra. The name "Kulkarni" is a combination of two words (''kula'' and ''karni''). ''Kula'' means "family", and ''Karanika'' means "archivist". Historically, Kulkarni was the title gi ...
(village officer) of
Kinhai
Kinhai is a village located in Koregaon Taluka, Satara District in Maharashtra, India. The village is divided into Pantanchi Kinhai on the western side and Peth Kinhai to the east. It is located north of Koregaon, at above sea level. As of th ...
.
Parshuram Trimbak Pant Pratinidhi, son of Trimbak Krishna was the founder of the family. Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi was born in 1660 in
kinhai
Kinhai is a village located in Koregaon Taluka, Satara District in Maharashtra, India. The village is divided into Pantanchi Kinhai on the western side and Peth Kinhai to the east. It is located north of Koregaon, at above sea level. As of th ...
village. The family name of Pant Pratinidhi family is Jaykar.
Family tree
First generation
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Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi (1660-1718), was the first of a series of hereditary
Pratinidhis (Marathi for Viceroy) hailing from the Marathi
Deshastha Brahmin family. Parshuram Pant entered the service of
Rajaram I
Rajaram Bhosle I (Pronunciation: aːd͡ʒaɾaːm – 3 March 1700) was the third '' Chhatrapati'' of Maratha Empire, who ruled from 1689 to his death in 1700. He was the second son of the Shivaji, the founder of the empire and younger half ...
and distinguished himself in the field; within a few years he was appointed as Sardar in 1690. Pant was appointed as ''Pratinidhi'' by
Rajaram I
Rajaram Bhosle I (Pronunciation: aːd͡ʒaɾaːm – 3 March 1700) was the third '' Chhatrapati'' of Maratha Empire, who ruled from 1689 to his death in 1700. He was the second son of the Shivaji, the founder of the empire and younger half ...
in 1698 for his excellence.
Second generation
Parshuram Trimbak married had five sons and two daughters.
*
Krishnarao Parashuram, was the elder son of Parshuram Trimbak and first chief of
Vishalgad
Vishalgad (also called Vishalgarh, Khelna or Khilna) was a jagir during the Maratha Empire and then later part of the Deccan States Agency of the British Raj. It was governed by Deshastha Brahmins, who were feudatories of Kolhapur State.
Fort
...
. In 1713,
Shahu I
Chhatrapati Shahu Bhosale I (Pronunciation: aːɦuː CE) was the fifth Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire founded by his grandfather, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Born into the Bhonsle family, he was the son of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ...
awarded the ''jagir'' (feudal estate) of Vishalgad to Parashuram Trimbak. Parashuram Trimbak sent his eldest son, Krishnarao, to assume the management of the fort and the jagir of Vishalgarh. However, he no sooner obtained possession than he revolted and tendered his services to
Sambhaji II
Sambhaji II or Sambhaji I of Kolhapur (1698 - 18 December 1760) was a Raja of Kolhapur from Bhonsle dynasty. He was a grandson of Shivaji and the second son of Chhatrapati Rajaram with his second wife, Rajasbai.
After defeat by Shahu, Sambha ...
, cousin and rival of Shahu I. Krishnarao was appointed ''Pratinidhi'' by
Sambhaji II
Sambhaji II or Sambhaji I of Kolhapur (1698 - 18 December 1760) was a Raja of Kolhapur from Bhonsle dynasty. He was a grandson of Shivaji and the second son of Chhatrapati Rajaram with his second wife, Rajasbai.
After defeat by Shahu, Sambha ...
, the Raja of Kolhapur.
Among his brothers, Krishnarao was the only one to be blessed with surviving sons. His eldest son, Gangadhar Rao, was in turn the father of two sons, one of whom succeeded as the ruler of Aundh and the other as the ''jagirdar'' of Vishalgarh.
* Trimbak Pant who died young
* Shrinivasrao Parshuram, also known as
Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi (1687- 25 November 1746), was the Pratinidhi to Shahu I and the second Chief of Aundh. He led many battles as a general in the defense of the
Maratha Empire
The Maratha Empire, also referred to as the Maratha Confederacy, was an early modern Indian confederation that came to dominate much of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. Maratha rule formally began in 1674 with the coronation of Sh ...
. In 1718, he was appointed ''Pant Pratinidhi'' of Maratha Empire. Shripatrao is famous for his campaigns of Khatav and his Karnataka Expeditions. Having no surviving sons, he was succeeded by his younger brother.
*
Jagjivan Parshuram (1691-1754), also known as ''Dadobha'' was the fourth son of Parshuram Trimbak. He succeeded his brother
Shripatrao Pant Pratinidhi as the third Chief of Aundh upon the latter's death in 1746. LIke his brother, he also did not have surviving sons, and therefore adopted (and was succeeded by) his grand-nephew, the elder son of Gangadhar Rao (see below).
* Sadashivrao Pant who died young.
* Godu Bai - She was married into Gugardhare family.
* Yesu Bai -She was married into Kolekar Deshpande family.
Third generation
Shrimant Krishnaji Parshuram married and had four sons.
* Shrimant Gangadharrao Pant
* Shrimant Amrutrao Krishnaji Pant Pratinidhi was son of Krishnaji Parshuram and second Chief of
Vishalgad
Vishalgad (also called Vishalgarh, Khelna or Khilna) was a jagir during the Maratha Empire and then later part of the Deccan States Agency of the British Raj. It was governed by Deshastha Brahmins, who were feudatories of Kolhapur State.
Fort
...
.
* Shrimant Trimbakrao Krishnaji Pant
* Shrimant Shivram Krishnaji Pant
Fourth generation
* Shrimant Shrinivasrao Gangadhar was son of Gangadharrao Pant and fourth Chief of
Aundh State
Aundh State was a Maratha princely state in the British Raj, in the Deccan States Agency division of the Bombay Presidency.
The Principality of Aundh covered an area of 1298 square kilometers with the population of 88,762 in 1941.
The capital ...
.
* Shrimant Krishnaji Amrutrao Pant Pratinidhi was son of Amrutrao Krishnaji and third chief of
Vishalgad
Vishalgad (also called Vishalgarh, Khelna or Khilna) was a jagir during the Maratha Empire and then later part of the Deccan States Agency of the British Raj. It was governed by Deshastha Brahmins, who were feudatories of Kolhapur State.
Fort
...
.
References
Bibliography
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* {{cite book, title=An Extended Family Or Fellow Pilgrims, url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Bw4IAQAAIAAJ, publisher=Sangam Books, first=Apa, last=Pant, year=1990, isbn = 9780863111099
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