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Dattaji Rao Scindia

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Dattaji Rao Shinde, also known as Dattaji Rao Scindia, (1723 – 10 January 1760) was the second son of Ranoji Rao Shinde and Mina Bai, alias Nimba Bai. His older brother was Jayappaji and his younger brother was Jyotiba.[1]

He was the elder half-brother of Mahadaji Shinde who later became the confederacy head of Gwalior, and Regent for his nephew Jankoji Rao Shinde I from 1755 until his death.[citation needed]

Battle with Afghans and Death

He was a Maratha military general who was given the command of Punjab during the Afghan-Maratha Conflicts over the regions of North India in 1758-59.

Dattaji was defeated and killed in battle with Afghans at Barari Ghat (Buradi ghat), on the plains of Rudhir, near Delhi on 10 January 1760. Dattaji was known to be a terrific warrior and brave hearted. In the battle field when he was severely wounded & pinned on ground, Najibjang Rohila asked "क्या पाटील और लडोंगे ?" (Do you still want to fight Dattaji?) He replied to Najibjang Rohila before he beheaded him "हा बचेंगे तो और भी लडेंगे" (Yes, if I live I'll continue fighting).[2]

See also

References

१.विजयकुमार दुधभाते किल्‍लारीकर

  1. ^ Abhas Verma, "Third Battle of Panipat" , Bhartiya Kala Prakashan, ISBN 9788180903397
  2. ^ A forgotten literature: foundations of Marathi chronicles