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
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
Served as Commander-in-Chief for over 20 years
Father of Maharani Tarabai
Played key role in Maratha military successes
Remembrance
Legacy
Hambirrao Mohite is remembered as one of the key architects of the Maratha military system.