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Murari Rao Ghorpade (1699-1779), known simply as Murari Rao, was an army general in the Maratha Army from Gooty who administered the fort of Tiruchirappalli and surrounding areas from 1741 to 1743. His administration marks the only period of Maratha occupation in Tiruchirappalli. Murari Rao occupied Tiruchirappalli at the head of a strong Maratha army after defeating and imprisoning the Carnatic general Chanda Sahib. However, he was forced to relinquish the fort by Asaf Jah. The Nizam sieged Trichinopoly for four months, and after receiving no reinforcements, Murari Rao was eventually bought off by the Nizam and handed the fort over to him on 29 August 1743.[1] Murari Rao Ghorpade was the founder of the Ghati Subramanya Temple and the Makalidurga Fort.
Murari Roa Ghorpade | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1699 Gooty |
| Died | 1779 (aged 79–80) |
| Allegiance |  Maratha Empire House Ghorpade |
| Service/ | Maratha Army |
| Rank | General & later Raja of Sandur |
| Battles/wars | |
Assitance to Nayaks of Chitradurg
editIn 1748, the Chief of Harapanahalli, a traditional adversary of Chitradurga, besieged the fort of Mayakonda, a stronghold of Chitradurga. Aligning himself with the Nawab of Savanur and the Keladi ruler, the Harapanahalli Chief faced the Nayak of Chitradurga, who was supported by the Maratha commander Siddhoji Ghorpade of Gutti. The ensuing battle resulted in the death of the Chitradurga ruler, Madaka Nayak the Elder. In 1749, his successor, Kasturi Rangappa Nayak II, enlisted the aid of Murari Rao of Gutti, successfully lifting the siege of Mayakonda and restoring Chitradurga's control over the fort.[2]
Wars With Mysore
editMurari Rao also fought in battles against Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. He was the ruler of Sandur State till its annexation by the Mysore Sultanate. He defeated Hyder Ali in Battle of Ooscota but was later defeated and imprisoned at Kabbaldurga fort near Bangalore till his death.[3]
References
edit- ^ Mehta, Jaswant Lal (January 2005). Advanced Study in the History of Modern India 1707-1813. New Dawn Press. p. 204. ISBN 9781932705546. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Pawar, a g (1971). Maratha History Seminar Papers. p. 139.
- ^ Srinivasaraju, Sugatha (26 July 2010). "Monitor's Hold". Outlook magazine. Outlook. Retrieved 1 August 2018.