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== Relatives ==
== Relatives ==
The Nimbalkars intermarried to all prominent marathas and mainly to the [[Bhosale]] from Satara,Kolhapur,Nagpur, [[Dabhade]] of [[Talegaon Dabhade]], [[Jadhav]] from Malegaon, [[Ahirrao]] alias Ahirekar of Nagpur, Satara, [[Shitole]] of [[Pune]], [[Shinde]] of [[Gwalior]], [[Ghorpade]] of Maharashtra and Karnataka, [[Gaikwad]] from Baroda, Kolhapur, Mane of [[Mhaswad]], [[Bhoite]] of Satara, Kolhapur, [[Savant]] of Savantwadi, [[Jadhav]] of Sindkhedraja, Malegaon Budruk, Parinche and Wagholi(Pune) etc. along with self declared relatives from vide variety of Maratha Clans.
The Nimbalkars intermarried to all prominent marathas and mainly to the [[Bhosale]] from Satara,Kolhapur,Nagpur, [[Dabhade]] of [[Talegaon Dabhade]], [[Jadhav]] from Malegaon, [[Ahirrao]] alias Ahirekar of Nagpur, Satara, [[Shitole]] of [[Pune]], [[Shinde]] of [[Gwalior]], [[Ghorpade]] of Maharashtra and Karnataka, [[Gaikwad]] from Baroda, Kolhapur, Mane of [[Mhaswad]], [[Bhoite]] of Satara, Kolhapur, [[Savant]] of Savantwadi, [[Jadhav]] of Sindkhedraja, Malegaon Budruk, Parinche and Wagholi(Pune) etc. along with self declared relatives from wide variety of Maratha Clans.


==Notables==
==Notables==

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Maratha Clan
Nimbalkar
निंबाळकर
Surname Nimbalkar
Clan Pawar
Caste Maratha
Lineage Claimed Suryavansha (Solar Clan) being Agnivanshi Branch.
Religion: Hinduism.[1]
Heraldic Title Agnipalak ( Parmarvarma )
Original kingdom Dhar
Other kingdom Phaltan, Nipani,
Capital Nimbalak, Rajale, Vinchurni, Tawadi, Wathar Nimbalkar, Wadgaon Nimbalkar, Adarki Khurd, Bombale.
Colour Red
Nishan Moon on flagpole.
Clan goddess Bhadrakali alias Bhavani alias Jagadambika.
Devak Edge of the sword or Kalamba (Mytragyna parviflora Tree OR Anthocephalus envamba Tree)
Gotra Vashishtha
Veda Rigveda.
Mantra Gayatri Mantra.
Locations Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Goa
Languages Marathi, Hindi.

The Nimbalkar ( निंबाळकर ) is a Maratha clan which claims Rajput origin from the ancient Parmar dynasty of Dhar.[citation needed] The clan and dynasty derives its surname from the village of Nimblak which is located in Phaltan taluka, Satara district, Maharashtra, India.[2]

The members of the Nimbalkar dynasty were the rulers of Phaltan from the era of the Yadava dynasty till the very end of the princely order in 1947. Many members of the family have served as sardars and other distinguished martial positions under the Deccan sultanates of the kingdoms of Adilshshah, Nizamshah, in the era of Shivaji and the era of the rule of the Peshwas. A few members of the family also served under the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Affiliations

The main ancestral city of the Nimbalkar is Phaltan, though they are also found in other regions Marathas inhabit.[3] The clan is linked to other clans prominent in Maratha history: King Shivaji's first wife Saibai was from Nimbalkar family. Deepaabai, the wife of Maloji Bhosale (Shivaji's grandfather) was also from Nimbalkar family.[4] Shivaji's maternal grandmother, mother of Jijabai, Mhalsabai was from Nimbalkar family of Phaltan. King Shivaji's daughter Sakhubai married Phaltan's Prince Mahadji Nimbalkar.

History

The Parmar Rajputs acquired the Name Pawar (Puar) in Maharashtra. The Nimbalak Pawars gained the name Nimbalkar. Following are the Historic records of Nimbalkars:

  • Sardar Sidhojirao Nimbalkar from Phaltan was faithful of Chhatrapati Shivaji who was part of Battle of Pratapgad. He served 30 years for marathas. He founded Bhalwani (Solapur) branch of Nimbalkars.
  • He was succeeded by Sardar Khanderao Naik Nimbalkar, Sardar of Peshwa and part of Marathas troop who flagged over attock in 1758. He fought Battle of Panipat and saved the dead body Sardar Mehendale from Afghans. Upon his valuable deed Chhatrapati Ramraje granted Kolegaon (Solapur) as Imam to his descendants.
  • Khanerao succeeded by Sardar Shahjirao Khanderao Naik Nimbalkar who fought and died in the Battle against British along the bank of Mahi (river) of Gujrat in 1775. His descendant received grant of Tandulwadi from Chhatrapati of Satara.
  • In 1710 Tulshibai Nimbalkar(Khandesh), was widow of Nimbalkar noble, resisted the moghuls.
  • Fort Thalner of Khandesh was under Garrison of Nimbalkars before British routed them.
  • Chhatrapati Shahu granted Osmanabad (Dharashiv) in 1720 to Radhabai Nimbalkar.
  • Sardar Sultanji Naik Nimbalkar who joined Nizam made his capital Kharda of Ahmednagar. He founder of Khardekar surname. His descendants migrated to Savantwadi and Kolhapur being relatives of the corresponding rulers.
  • His descendants intermarried to Chhatrapatis of Kolhapur and received the grant of Sarlashkar Bahadur estate, Current descendant of this branch is Dadaraje Khardekar, Ex. Chairman of District central co-operative bank, Satara.
  • The Nimbalkars are integral part of Gwalior marathas whose two Goths (Areas) present in Gwalior.
  • Nimbalkars for Short period hold the Bhalki, Nipani,Yarnal, Nandi and Some Belgaon (Karnataka) under their administration.
  • Nimbalak Rajwada, Pawar Wada are the historical once, Pawar Wada was built by First Nimbalkar(Tenth Pawar )in the year of 1132.

Branches

Khardekar, Naik Nimbalkar.

Relatives

The Nimbalkars intermarried to all prominent marathas and mainly to the Bhosale from Satara,Kolhapur,Nagpur, Dabhade of Talegaon Dabhade, Jadhav from Malegaon, Ahirrao alias Ahirekar of Nagpur, Satara, Shitole of Pune, Shinde of Gwalior, Ghorpade of Maharashtra and Karnataka, Gaikwad from Baroda, Kolhapur, Mane of Mhaswad, Bhoite of Satara, Kolhapur, Savant of Savantwadi, Jadhav of Sindkhedraja, Malegaon Budruk, Parinche and Wagholi(Pune) etc. along with self declared relatives from wide variety of Maratha Clans.

Notables

  • Padakla Jagdev Parmar, Rajput ruler and pioneer Maratha of this clan, father of Naik Nimbaraj.
  • Nimbaraj Naik Nimbalkar (Nimbaraj Paramar), established in Mahadeva Range of Satara at Nimbalak,Founder of All Nimbalkar Surname and City of Glory Phaltan. He was Administrator of Phaltan Pargana.
  • Jagpalrao alias Vanangpal Naik Nimbalkar,Brother in law of Maloji Bhosale. refer
  • Bajaji Rao Naik Nimbalkar, King Shivaji's Relative ( Son-in-law ) and Prominent Maratha Sardar of Maratha as well as Sultanets.He then Married to Kinhaikar Bhosale and Ahirekar Patils Daughters.[5]
  • Khanderao Naik Nimbalkar, Maratha leader in Panipat War (1761).[6]
  • Mudhoji Raje Naik Nimbalkar, notable Nimbalkar and Father of Modern Phaltan. His deeds can be compared to Only Shrimant Sayajirao Gaikawad of Baroda and Shrimant Rajarshi Shahu Bhosale of Kolhapur.[7]
  • Sultanji (Sultanrao s/o Haibatrao) Naik Nimbalkar,The Ruler of Kharda Sansthan and pioneer Khardekar. He secured all Nimbalkar's Governments in Maharashtra.
  • Haibatrao Naik Nimbalkar, famous Maratha who assisted Sambhaji Raje Bhosale and combated many wars for Maratha Empire.
  • Mudhoji Raje Naik Nimbalkar, notable Nimbalkar and Father of Modern Phaltan. His deeds can be compared to Only Shrimant Sayajirao Gaikawad of Baroda and Shrimant Rajarshi Shahu Bhosale of Kolhapur.[8]
  • Kushaji Naik Nimbalkar, One of the wing member of Royal Nimbalkar & Founder of Wathar Nimbalkar village also One of the Faithful of Peshwa Bajirao II. [9]
  • Nimbaji Naik Nimbalkar (Vairag) was Sarlashkar during Chattrapati Ramraje Bhosale at Satara. Wife Daryabai Naik-Nimbalkar (Grand daughter of Maharani Tararani and Sister of Chattrapati Ramraja Bhosale, Satara)
  • Mansigh Naik Nimbalkar (Vairag) was warrior who fought against Haidar Ali at Gurmakonda fort with Sawai Madhavrao Peshwa and died in the war.
  • Naik Hanmantrao Nimbalkar (Vairag) was Sarlashkar during Chattrapati Shahajiraje alias Buvasaheb Maharaj, Kolhapur.
  • Amrutrao Naik Nimbalkar (Khanapur) who fought against Mugals along with Dhanaji Jadhav and Santaji Ghorpade.
  • Piraji Naik Nimbalkar (Nagpur- vadhona), Sardar of King Nagpurkar Mudhoji Bhosale.
  • Suryarav Nimbalkar, of Yaval possessed this town in 1803 for few period.[10]

Kolhapur Branch

The Nimbalkars were prominant chiefs under Kolhapur principality as many Nimbalkars served and intermarried to Chhatrapati Bhosales of Kolhapur branch as well as Noble familes like Dabhade, Shinde-Torgalkar, Ghatge and others such as Daryabai Nimbalkar, was daughter of Chhatrapati Shivaji II, married to Sardar Nimbaji Naik Nimbalkar, Sar Lashkar Bahadur, of Pangaon, near Barsi(Solapur).[11]

  • Kamaljabai Sahib Maharaj Bhonsle, Fourteenth wife of Chhatrapati Shahu Shivaji III Bhosale, Raja of Kolhapur and daughter of Shrimant Limajirao Naik Nimbalkar, of Bairag(Solapur).[12]
  • Balabai Sahib Maharaj Nimbalkar, was daughter of Shahu Shivaji III Chhatrapati Maharaj, Raja of Kolhapur married to Sultanraoji Haibatrao Nimbalkar-Khardekar, Sar Lashkar Bahadur, son of Haibatrao Venkatrao Nimbalkar-Khardekar.[13]
  • Yesubai Sahib Maharaj Nimbalkar, was daughter of Shahu Shivaji III Chhatrapati Maharaj, married to Sidhojirao(Appasaheb) Nimbalkar, Sar Lashkar Bahadur, Desai of Nipani.[14]
  • Jijabai Sahib Maharaj Bhonsle, formerly Bayabai Nimbalkar, daughter of Dharrao Nimbalkar married to Chhatrapati Shambhaji III (Shambhu) alias Appasaheb, Raja of Kolhapur.[15]
  • Chhatrapati Shahaji III(Buwasaheb), Raja of Kolhapur married to Ambikabai Bhonsle, was daughter of Sardar Appajirao Naik Nimbalkar, of Wathar Nimbalkar(Phaltan).[16]
  • Chhatrapati Rajaram I Bahadur, Raja of Kolhapur. married first to Tarabai Bhonsle, was daughter of Sardar Mudhojirao IV Janojirao Naik Nimbalkar, Chief of Phaltan, CSI also married second to Sakwarbai Bhonsle alias Krishnabai, was sister of Sardar Gopalrao Nimbalkar, Sar Lashkar Bahadur.[17]
  • Sardar Trimbakrao Dabhade II, Sarsenapati married to Mainabai, daughter of the Nimbalkar-Dharrao family in Kolhapur.[18]
  • Sardar Kumari Ajeetveeraraje Veerdhawalraje Dabhade, Sarsenapati, married Ujjawalsinh Nimbalkar, Shahi Sarnobat of Kalnakwadi.[19]
  • Sardar Padmasenraje Vijaysinhraje Dabhade, Sarsenapati, Senakhaskhel 1987/-, current head of the Junior Branch of Talegaon Dabhade married to Vrishaliraje, daughter of Vijaysinhrao Dattajirao Nimbalkar, Dharrao of Kolhapur.[20]

See also

References

  1. ^ Thomas Edmund Farnsworth Wright; Oxford University Press (15 November 2006). A dictionary of world history. Oxford University Press. pp. 401–. ISBN 978-0-19-920247-8. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
  2. ^ Shivaram Shankar Apte (1965). Samarth Ramdas, life & mission. Vora. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
  3. ^ The golden book of India: a genealogical and biographical dictionary of the ...By Sir Roper Lethbridge
  4. ^ V. D. Katamble (2003). Shivaji the great. Balwant Printers Pvt. Ltd. pp. 50–. ISBN 978-81-902000-0-4. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
  5. ^ Saibai written in Marathi By Dr.Shivade Template:Mr icon
  6. ^ Panipat By Vishwas Patil
  7. ^ Indian states: a biographical, historical, and administrative survey - Page 816 Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond
  8. ^ Indian states: a biographical, historical, and administrative survey - Page 816 Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond
  9. ^ Offbeat tracks in Maharashtra - Page 248 By Milind Gunaji - 2010 - 260 pages
  10. ^ Jalgaon Gazzett
  11. ^ http://www.royalark.net/India/kolhapur.htm
  12. ^ http://www.royalark.net/India/kolhapur.htm
  13. ^ http://www.royalark.net/India/kolhapur.htm
  14. ^ http://www.royalark.net/India/kolhapur.htm
  15. ^ http://www.royalark.net/India/kolhapur.htm
  16. ^ http://www.royalark.net/India/kolhapur.htm
  17. ^ http://www.royalark.net/India/kolhapur.htm
  18. ^ http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/t/talegaon.html
  19. ^ http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/t/talegaon.html
  20. ^ http://members.iinet.net.au/~royalty/ips/t/talegaon.html

Sources

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