Maloji Bhonsle

ModernGeneralIndia1550 — 1620

Maratha noble ancestor of Chhatrapati lineage.

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Quick Facts

Born

1550

Died

1620

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)35

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score41.9

Maloji Bhonsle — Complete Timeline

1570 AD

Received the title of 'Bhonsle'Political Action◆ Major

Maloji Bhonsle was granted the hereditary title of 'Bhonsle' by the Ahmadnagar Sultanate for his military service. This established the Bhonsle clan name that would later be used by Shivaji and the Maratha Empire.

MarathaTitleClan

Impact: regionalconstructive

1580 AD

Military service under the Ahmadnagar SultanateWar

Maloji Bhonsle served as a general for the Ahmadnagar Sultanate, leading Maratha cavalry in campaigns against the Mughal Empire and the Bijapur Sultanate. His service elevated the Bhonsle family's status among Maratha nobles.

MilitaryMarathaSultanate

Impact: regional

1595 AD

Acquisition of the Pune and Supe jagirsPolitical Action◆ Major

Maloji Bhonsle was granted the jagirs (land grants) of Pune and Supe by the Ahmadnagar Sultanate as a reward for his military successes. These territories later became the core of the Maratha homeland under Shivaji.

Land GrantMarathaPune

Impact: regionalconstructive