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Lakhuji Jadhav
Jadurai Dakkhani / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lakhuji Jadhav Rao (1560 – 25 July 1629), also known as Lakhuji Jadhav was a Maratha statesman and Mansabdar who initially served the Ahmadnagar Sultanate and later joined the Mughals. He was a prominent figure in the politics of Deccan. Lakhuji was a well-known member of Jadhav Rao clan who claim to be descendants of the Yadavas of Devagiri. He was also a Jagirdar of Sindkhed Raja.[2][3] He was father of Jijabai, and grandfather of Shivaji, who was founder of the Maratha Empire.[4][5]
Quick Facts Mansabdar of the Mughal Empire, Reign ...
Lakhuji Jadhav Rao | |||||
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Jadurai Dakkhani Patshahi Wajir Mir-a-Samad Mansabdar Raje | |||||
![]() A contemporary portrait of Lakhuji Jadhav Rao. Jadurai Dakkhani is written in Persian language below the portrait. | |||||
Mansabdar of the Mughal Empire | |||||
Reign | 1621 – 25 July 1629[1] | ||||
Predecessor | Position established | ||||
Successor | Position abolished | ||||
Mansabdar of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate | |||||
Reign | 1585 – 1621 | ||||
Predecessor | Position established | ||||
Successor | Position abolished | ||||
Jagirdar of Sindkhed Raja | |||||
Reign | 1582 – 25 July 1629 | ||||
Predecessor | Vithoji Jadhav Rao | ||||
Successor | Raghoji | ||||
Born | 1560 | ||||
Died | 25 July 1629 (aged 69) Devgiri Fort, Ahmadnagar Sultanate (assassination) | ||||
Spouse | Mhalasabai | ||||
Issue | Dattaji Achloji Raghoji Bahadurji Jijabai | ||||
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House | Jadhav Rao | ||||
Dynasty | Yadava dynasty | ||||
Father | Vithoji | ||||
Mother | Thakrai | ||||
Religion | Hinduism |
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