Historicity

Chatrapati Shivaji carved his own empire in 17th century. As stated by Lord Elphinstone it was brave and successful attempt of Shivaji to build his own empire in political turmoil existing during that period. In this endeavor Shivaji was able to secure more important support of many brave soldiers as well as of well trained and budding bureaucrats of that age. It was Shivaji’s motivation and leadership quality which helped him to carve such a independent state out of powerful states surrounded to his own jahgir. Ramchandrapant Amatya was one of Shivaji’s trusted bureaucrat who render invaluable service to Maratha empire and Shivaji.

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1. Kulkarni Bhimrao Et.al Chitnis Malahar Ramrao ‘ Seven Chapter biography of Shivaji’ (Marathi) Suvichar Publication 1967 Pune p.34
2. Sardesai G.S. Marathi Riyasat (Marathi) part 2 Mumbai 1915 p.203
3. Duff Grant ‘ History of the Marathas Vol.I Associated publishing New Delhi 1971
4. Gore Op.Cit. p.19
5. Ibid pp.20-21
6. Ibid p.26
7. Elphinstance Mountstuart : The History of India : The Hindu and Mahemoedon period, sixth ed. John Murray, Albe Mark-Street London, 1874, P. 644.
8. Sardesai G.S. : New History of the Marathas, Vol. I, PhonexPublication, Bombay 1971, P. 223.
9. Gore R.M. Pantamatya Research project Bavada genealogical records (Marathi) 1996 p.32,371
10. Sardesai G.S. Op.Cit. p.371 Gore R.M. Op.Cit p.1