Prataprao Gujar (also Kudtoji Gujar, Marathi pronunciation: [pɾət̪aːpɾaːʋ ɡud͡ʒəɾ]; c. 1615 – 24 February 1674) was a Maratha general who served as the 3rd Senapati of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji. [5] He commanded the Maratha Army until 1674. [6]

In October 1671, the Mughal Army laid siege to Salher. In return, Shivaji ordered his commanders Peshwa Moropant Pingle, Prataprao Gujar and Anandrao to reclaim the fort. [10] 50,000 Mughals had besieged the fort for more than six months. Shivaji knew the strategic importance of Salher as it was the main fort on important trade routes.

Prataprao Gujar, born Kudtoji Gujar, was the third royal Senapati of King Shivaji's army, which was probably the most successful guerilla force in 17th century India. He was given the pseudonym of Prataprao (the brave) by King Shivaji in acknowledgement of his bravery in the war against Mirza Jaisingh.

2023年4月26日 · Know about the life, battles and achievements of Prataprao Gujar, Sarsenapati of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s army.

Prataprao Gujar (also Kudtoji Gujar, Marathi pronunciation: [pɾət̪aːpɾaːʋ ɡud͡ʒəɾ]; c. 1615 – 24 February 1674) was a Maratha general who served as the 3rd Senapati of the Maratha Empire during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji. [5] He commanded the Maratha army until 1674.

2024年4月15日 · Prataprao Gujar’s rise to prominence within the Maratha military ranks was propelled by his exceptional courage, strategic acumen, and unwavering commitment to the cause of Hindavi Swarajya, or self-rule for the Indian people.

2020年4月3日 · In 1674, Prataprao Gujar, the then Commander-in chief of the Maratha forces, was sent to push back the invading force led by the Adil Shahi general, Bahlol Khan. Shivaji had directed Prataprao to finish off Bahlol Khan, who had proved to be treacherous in the past.

2021年7月23日 · This reckless action of Prataprao saw all of them cut down by the thousand-odd force of Bahlol Khan. On 24 February 1674, Prataprao Gujar fell fighting like a brave warrior proving how dearly he loved his king’s cause in preference to his own life.