Sarnobat — Chief of the Maratha Cavalry · general
Netaji Palkar
Netaji Palkar was the second Sarnobat (Commander-in-Chief) of the Maratha army under Shivaji Maharaj. He was a brilliant cavalry commander who led the Maratha light cavalry with great effectiveness. He later defected to the Mughals after the Treaty of Purandar but eventually returned to the Maratha fold.
Served
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Role
general
Years
c. 1620 CE – 1681 CE
Biography
Netaji Palkar was the second Sarnobat (Commander-in-Chief) of the Maratha army under Shivaji Maharaj. He was a brilliant cavalry commander who led the Maratha light cavalry with great effectiveness. He later defected to the Mughals after the Treaty of Purandar but eventually returned to the Maratha fold.
Service
Military Career
Netaji was the chief of the Maratha cavalry and conducted lightning raids across Mughal territory. His cavalry tactics were a key component of Maratha guerrilla warfare.
Arms
Weapons
Talwar, Bhal (spear)
Command
Leadership
Netaji was a master of cavalry warfare and led some of the most daring Maratha cavalry raids.
Valour
Achievements
Chief of Maratha cavalry
Conducted successful raids deep into Mughal territory
Remembrance
Legacy
Netaji Palkar is remembered as one of the finest cavalry commanders of the Maratha Empire.