Bahirji Naik

ModernGeneralIndia1610 — 1675

Shivaji intelligence chief and master of guerrilla warfare.

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Quick Facts

Born

1610

Died

1675

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)37

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score48.1

Bahirji Naik — Complete Timeline

1655 AD

Appointed as intelligence chief by ShivajiPolitical Action◆ Major

Bahirji Naik was appointed as the head of Shivaji's intelligence network. He organized a system of spies and informants that provided crucial information about enemy movements and plans.

IntelligenceMarathaSpy

Impact: regionalconstructive

1659 AD

Intelligence gathering before the Battle of PratapgadWar◆ Major

Bahirji Naik's spies provided Shivaji with detailed intelligence about Afzal Khan's plans and the disposition of his forces. This information enabled Shivaji to plan the ambush that killed Afzal Khan.

IntelligenceBattleAmbush

Impact: regionalconstructive

1664 AD

Infiltration of the Mughal camp at SuratWar◆ Major

Bahirji Naik infiltrated the Mughal camp at Surat before Shivaji's raid. He gathered information on the city's defenses and the location of treasure, which facilitated the successful Maratha attack.

RaidIntelligenceSurat

Impact: regionalconstructive