Bapu Gokhale
| Bapu Gokhale | |
|---|---|
| Born | Year 1777 |
| Died |
February 19, 1818 Ashti, India |
| Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
| Years of service | Unknown - 1818 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Third Anglo-Maratha War |
Bapu Gokhale was a general working for the Marathas in the Third Anglo-Maratha War.[1]
Early Life
Gokhale was from Tale Khajan. His original name was Narhar Ganesh Gokhale.[2]
Career
Gokhale was entrusted by Peshwa Baji Rao II with the preparations of the Third Anglo-Maratha War against the British in 1818.[1] He died on February 19, 1818 during the battle of Ashti while defending the Peshwa from the British. He fought bravely and died with a sword in his hand just as he had wished he would have preferred to.[3]
Personal Details
Gokhale had 2 wives. The first wife had 2 children. The first expired early. The other one Gopal was killed during the battle of Ashti. The second wife Yamunabai went to Satara after the death of Bapu Gokhale. They had no issue.
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References
- Naravane, M.S (2006), Battles of the honourable East India Company: making of the Raj, APH Publishing, pp. 78–105, ISBN 978-81-313-0034-3
- Duff, James Grant (1921), Stephen Meredyth Edwardes, ed., A History of the Mahrattas, Volume 2, London: H. Milford, Oxford University Press, OCLC 61585379
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