Venkoji (Koli chief)

The Venkoji Koli was Koli military leader in Maratha Army of Maratha Empire of Shivaji.[1]

Subedar of Maratha Army

Venkoji Koli

Chief of Koli people
Native name
वेंकोजी कोळी
BornMaval, Maratha Empire
AllegianceMaratha Empire
Service/branchMaratha Army
RankSubedar
UnitMavala

Background

During the Mughal attack at Ahmadnagar Sultanate, the Sultan of Ahmednagar asked Venkoji for help. In response, Venkoji threatened the Mughals and cut off communication with Gujarat. After that, to subdue the Venkoji Koli, a Mughal commander named Saiyid Raja fought against Venkoji but he was defeated and killed by Venkoji. After that, Venkoji Koli harassed the Mughal army.[2][3]

Titles
  • Deshmukh, Venkoji Koli was Deshmukh of a Jagir which was granted by Peshwa for his service.
  • Nayak, Venkoji was Nayak of Koli people which he belong and responsible for maintaining the law and order.

References
  1. Shyam, Radhey (1966). The Kingdom of Ahmadnagar. New Delhi, India, Asia: Motilal Banarsidass Publications. pp. 221: Venkoji, a Koli chief and supporter of Nizam Shah and Ally of Ahmed Nizam Shah and a Koli officer in Maratha army attacked the besiegers of fort. ISBN 978-81-208-2651-9.
  2. Mahajan, V. D. (2007). History of Medieval India. New Delhi, India: S. Chand Publishing. p. 313. ISBN 978-81-219-0364-6.
  3. Tripathi, Ram Prasad (1960). Rise and Fall of the Mughal Empire. New Delhi, India: Central Book Depot. p. 323.
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