Prataprao gujar biography of albert
Prataprao Gujar defeating a larger Mughal force led by General Diler Khan.!
“Vedaat Marathe Veer Daudale Saat” Senapai Prataprao Gujar the unsung warrior of the Nesari Battle,
Prataprao Gujar born in Bhosare village near Khatav which is located in Satara district, was a highest cavalry officer (senapati).
He was Senapati of King Shivaji's army, which was probably the most successful guerrilla force in 17th century India. He was given the pseudonym of Prataprao (the brave) by King Shivaji in acknowledgement of his bravery in the war against Mirza Jaisingh.
In 1674, Prataprao Gujar, the then Commander-in chief of the Maratha forces, was sent to push back the invading force led by the Adil Shahi general, Bahlol Khan.
In 1674, Prataprao Gujar, the sarnaubat (commander-in-chief of the Maratha forces), was sent to push back the invading force led by the Bijapuri general, Bahlol.
Shivaji had directed Prataprao to finish off Bahlol Khan, who had proved to be treacherous in the past. The Maratha army surrounded the camp of Bahlol Khan at the village of Nesari. Prataprao's forces defeated and captured the opposing general in the battle after cutting-off their water supply by encircling a strategically loca