Dadoji Konddeo (Marathi: दादोजी कोंडदेव) (also known as Dadaji Konddev and Dadoji Kondadev) was a 16th century martial arts expert from India, particularly known for his loyalty towards his master Shahaji, the father of Maratha empire founder Shivaji. Dadoji was Shivaji's first Guru (teacher).He was also a "Subhedar" (Military and Administrative head)of Kondana Fort,thus Pune Region” Marathi is one of the widely spoken languages of India, and has a long literary history. ... Hawaiian State Grappling Championships. ... Shahaji Bhosale was the eldest son of Maloji Bhonsale of Verul in present day Maharashtra. ... Flag of the Maratha Empire Extent of the Maratha Empire ca. ... Shivaji Bhosle, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle (Marathi: छत्रपती शिवाजीराजे भोसले) (Born:February 19, 1627, Died: March 4, 1680) was the founder of Maratha empire in western India in 1674. ... For other uses, see Guru (disambiguation). ...

Personal life

Dadoji Konddeo was from a Marathi Deshastha Brahmin family from the Daund area in Maharashtra. He used to stay at Malthan in the Pune region.^[1] The Marathi people or Maharashtrians (Marathi: मराठी माणसं or महाराष्ट्रीय) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group, that inhabit the Maharashtra region and state of western India. ... Deshastha Brahmins (Marathi: देशस्थ ब्राह्मण) are a Hindu Brahmin sub-caste belonging to the Indo-Aryan ethnic group primarily from the Indian state of Maharashtra . ... Daund is a small town located in Pune District of Maharashta. ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... , Pune (IPA: , Marathi: पुणे) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ...

Early career under Shahaji

Dadoji Konddeo was in the services of Shahaji Raje Bhonsalé, a nobleman and a commander in the Nizamshahi military of Ahmednagar. Due to the constant warfare between the three powers, Mughals, Adilshah and Nizam, Shahaji proved himself as a brilliant commander. He was given independent land near the Pune region, where he set up his own military base and appointed Dadoji Konddeo as the instructor. Dadoji Konddeo, despite being a Brahmin, was an expert in warfare, and particularly skilled in swordsmanship. Shahaji Bhosale was the eldest son of Maloji Bhonsale of Verul in present day Maharashtra. ... The Lords and Barons prove their Nobility by hanging their Banners and exposing their Coats-of-arms at the Windows of the Lodge of the Heralds. ... Commander is a military rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. ... For other uses, see Ahmednagar (disambiguation). ... The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... The Adil Shahi of Adilshahi were a dynasty of Indian sultans, who ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur from 1490 to 1686. ... The Nizam of Hyderabads coat of arms Nizam-ul-Mulk, commonly shortened to Nizam, was the title taken by the Asif Jahi rulers of Hyderabad state in India. ... , Pune (IPA: , Marathi: पुणे) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ... The term Brahmin denotes both a member of the priestly class in the Hindu varna system, and a member of the highest caste in the caste system of Hindu society. ...

However, due to the constant warfare among the three powers, Shahaji had to be constantly engaged in diplomatic and political manouvres. Tired of the endless battles, Shahaji declared independence and set up a swarajya . However, he couldn't defeat the combined might of the Mughal forces and Adilshah. Eventually, he was sent to Bangalore as a commander of Adilshah. It was then that Shahaji sent Dadoji Konddeo along with council of ministers to look after Shahaji's wife Jijamata and son Shivaji and to look after the jahagir as well from1637 till his death 1649 at the age of 72. Swarajya is [[Marathi]] word. ... Capital Delhi / Agra Language(s) Persian (initially also Chagatai; later also Urdu) Government Monarchy List of Mughal emperors  - 1526-1530 Babur  - 1530–1539 and after restoration 1555–1556 Humayun  - 1556–1605 Akbar  - 1605–1627 Jahangir  - 1628–1658 Shah Jahan  - 1659–1707 Aurangzeb History  - Established April 21, 1526  - Ended September 21... The Adil Shahi of Adilshahi were a dynasty of Indian sultans, who ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur from 1490 to 1686. ... For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... Events February 3 - Tulipmania collapses in Netherlands by government order February 15 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor December 17 - Shimabara Rebellion erupts in Japan Pierre de Fermat makes a marginal claim to have proof of what would become known as Fermats last theorem. ... // Events January 30 - King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is beheaded. ...

Tutor of Shivaji

After Shahaji sent him to look after Jijabai and baby Shivaji, Dadoji Konddeo ran the administration of the small jahagir of Shahaji, while Shahji himself was in Bangalore as the commander of Adilshah. As per order of his master,Dadoji Kondadev also built the "Lal Mahal" in Pune, which served as the royal palace of the Maratha empire in its early years before the capital was shifted to Rajgad. There is quite controversy regarding his exact role in making of Shivaji- right from his guru to none.To be fair,he can be credited specially with certain aspects of revenue administration and overall supervision of shivaji's later education.For the reason Shivaji had completed 8 years of age when he was put under his supervision.Dadoji trained Shivaji in Administration,Talwarbaji and Sanskirt.Shivaji was also tutored in Sanskrit and war tactics none else than by his own father who was a scholar of Sanskrit and a veteran of wars this happened between 1641-1642; when he had visited Banglore along with his mother. after returning to Pune in 1642, Shivaji tranied in Law and justice by Dadoji Konddev,he and Jijabai did a role of Sub-Justice of Pune Subha, at the age of 14, Maharaj Punished Ranga Patil-Ranzekar of Ranja village related to rape case.This is one evidence describes that Maharaj was doing work of Law officer in Pune. Jijabai with the infant Shivaji Jijabai was the mother of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire. ... Shivaji Bhosle, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle (Marathi: छत्रपती शिवाजीराजे भोसले) (Born:February 19, 1627, Died: March 4, 1680) was the founder of Maratha empire in western India in 1674. ... Shahaji Bhosale was the eldest son of Maloji Bhonsale of Verul in present day Maharashtra. ... For other uses, see Bangalore (disambiguation). ... The Adil Shahi of Adilshahi were a dynasty of Indian sultans, who ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur from 1490 to 1686. ... , Pune (IPA: , Marathi: पुणे) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ... The quintessential medieval European palace: Palais de la Cité, in Paris, the royal palace of France. ... The quintessential medieval European palace: Palais de la Cité, in Paris, the royal palace of France. ... Flag of the Maratha Empire Extent of the Maratha Empire ca. ... Not to be confused with capitol. ... Rajgad literally means King of forts is one of the most glorious forts of Maharashtra. ...

In Jedhe Shakawali

Jedhe Shakawali written by Kanhoji and his son Baji Jedhe mentions about Dadoji Konddev as "He developed city Shivapur as per order by Shahajiraje in 1636 and Lal Mahal in Pune in next year.He was tutor of Shivaji and took care of Maharaj's education from 1636 to 1646"

Misconcpetion:

One of the popular Misconcpetion about Dadoji Konddev that he ate mango in Shivapur’s Baug so Shivaji Maharaj punished him and cut his one hand. Species About 35 species, including: Mangifera altissima Mangifera applanata Mangifera caesia Mangifera camptosperma Mangifera casturi Mangifera decandra Mangifera foetida Mangifera gedebe Mangifera griffithii Mangifera indica Mangifera kemanga Mangifera laurina Mangifera longipes Mangifera macrocarpa Mangifera mekongensis Mangifera odorata Mangifera pajang Mangifera pentandra Mangifera persiciformis Mangifera quadrifida Mangifera siamensis Mangifera similis Mangifera...

The actually story behind this is, after capturing Torna fort, Shivaji Maharaj wanted to capture Sinhgad (Kondana) fort. This was very easy task since Adilshah has given “Subhedari” Of Kondhana to Dadoji Konddev in 1639. and he was in favor of Maharaj. In 1645, he captured Kondhana and removed the people of Adilshah like Ghorpade and Shaik Mirad, He appointed Sardar Balkawade, Mrudangal Deshpande and Netaji Palkar for this fort. Sinhagad: View of Fort sinhagad from foothills Sinhagad is a hill fort located near the city of Pune, India. ... The Adil Shahi of Adilshahi were a dynasty of Indian sultans, who ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur from 1490 to 1686. ...

When Ghorpade made complaint about this, Adilshah announced punishment to Dadoji Konddev without hearing. Sardar Ghorpade then came near Kondhana fort , at that time Shivaji Maharaj convinced Ghorpade that we are doing all this for administration purpose and we do not have any intention of soldier mutinee etc However Sardar Ghorpade considered Dadoji Konddev responsible for this happening, and he cut the one hand of Dadoji Konddev and spared him from death as “killing to any Brahmin” consider as sin (Brmahhatya) at that time. The Adil Shahi of Adilshahi were a dynasty of Indian sultans, who ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur from 1490 to 1686. ... For other uses, see Sin (disambiguation). ...

Remembering Dadoji Konddeo

Dadoji Kondadev is remembered today as a brilliant tutor, a selfless man and an expert in swordsmanship. An award has been instituted in his name in Maharashtra. A sports stadium in Thane has also been named after him. Apart from that, many other public places, roads and buildings have been named after him. His name is still revered in countryside as a loyal,honest old man with wisdom . , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , translation: Great Nation) is Indias third largest state in area and second largest in population after Uttar Pradesh. ... , For the Anglo-Saxon royal retainer, see Thegn. ...

References

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See also

Gomaji Naik Gomaji Naik was a renowned warrior and military adviser in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonslé, founder of the Maratha Empire in 17th century India. ...

External links

• A Note on the 'Twelve Mavals' of Poona District - Modern Asian Studies, Vol. 12, No. 3 (1978), pp. 393-417