Kuroji Naik
The Kuroji Naik[1] (also spelled as Koorojee Naik)[2] was subedar of Maratha army under Peshwa of Maratha Empire during reign of Shahu II.[3][4]
| Subedar Kuroji Naik Mavala | |
|---|---|
| Native name | कुरोजी नाईक |
| Birth name | Kuroji Naik |
| Nickname | Koorojee Naik |
| Born | Bavan Maval, Maratha Empire |
| Died | Purandar fort, Bavan Maval, Maratha Empire |
| Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
| Service/branch | Maratha Army |
| Unit | Mavala |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Purandar 1790 |
| Awards | Victory bastion at Pundar fort |
History
In 1790, Kuroji Naik assembled the naiks of Bavan Maval and raised a Mavala army and attacked at Purandar fort.[5] Kuroji Naik captured the Purandar and offered it to Peshwa because of his duty as Subedar of Maratha army. After taking of Purandar, Peshwa Madhavrao II awarded the Kuroji Naik with the title of Deshmukh and grants of villages and hug amount of money for his bravery and loyalty. Peshwa Madhavrao II also erected the victory bastion (Fatteh Stambh) to remember the bravery and war skills of Kuroji Naik at Purandar fort.[6][7]
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References
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- ↑ Sharma, G. D.. Land Revenue and Early British Experiments in South Gujarat During the Second Half of the Eighteenth Century: A Case Study of the Pargana of Broach. Proceedings of the Indian History Congress 42 (1981). p. 377–388.
- ↑ Pemble, John. Resources and Techniques in the Second Maratha War. The Historical Journal 19 (2) (1976). p. 375–404.
- ↑ Kadam, Umesh Ashokrao. The French in India: A Review (1761-1790). Proceedings of the Indian History Congress 64 (2003). p. 667–676.