Sarnobat — Commander-in-Chief of the Maratha Army · general

Hambirrao Mohite

Hambirrao Mohite was the Commander-in-Chief (Sarnobat) of the Maratha army under both Shivaji and Sambhaji Maharaj. He was also the father of Maharani Tarabai. He was a brilliant military commander who played a crucial role in many of Shivaji's campaigns. After Shivaji's death, he loyally served Sambhaji. He died in battle in 1687.

Served

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

Role

general

Years

c. 1630 CE – 1687 CE

LoyalStrategicVeteran Commander

Biography

Hambirrao Mohite was the Commander-in-Chief (Sarnobat) of the Maratha army under both Shivaji and Sambhaji Maharaj. He was also the father of Maharani Tarabai. He was a brilliant military commander who played a crucial role in many of Shivaji's campaigns. After Shivaji's death, he loyally served Sambhaji. He died in battle in 1687.

Service

Military Career

Hambirrao served as the supreme military commander of the Maratha Empire for over two decades. He led the army in numerous campaigns against the Mughals, Bijapur, and the Portuguese.

Arms

Weapons

Talwar, Bhal (spear), Dhanush (bow)

Command

Leadership

As Sarnobat, Hambirrao was the supreme military commander responsible for the organization, training, and deployment of the Maratha army.

Valour

Achievements

1

Served as Commander-in-Chief for over 20 years

2

Father of Maharani Tarabai

3

Played key role in Maratha military successes

Remembrance

Legacy

Hambirrao Mohite is remembered as one of the key architects of the Maratha military system.