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Kuroji Naik | |
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| Native name |
कुरोजी नाईक
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| Birth name | Kuroji Naik |
| Nickname(s) | Koorojee Naik |
| Born | Bavan Maval, Maratha Confederacy |
| Died | Purandar fort, Bavan Maval, Maratha Empire |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Allegiance | Maratha Confederacy |
| Service/ | Maratha Army |
| Unit | Mavala |
| Known for | Capture of Purandar in 1790 |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Purandar 1790 |
| Awards | Victory bastion at Pundar fort |
The Kuroji Naik[1] (also spelled as Koorojee Naik)[2] was Koli subedarofMaratha army under Maratha Peshwa during reign of Shahu II.[3][4]
Kuroji Naik was born to a Koli chief Jadoji Naik Thorat in Maval region of Maratha Empire.[5]
In 1790, Kuroji Naik assembled the Koli naiksofBavan Maval and raised a Mavala army and attacked at Purandar fort.[6] Kuroji Naik captured the Purandar and offered it to Peshwa because of his duty as Subedar of Maratha army. After taking of Purandar, Peshwa Madhavrao II awarded the Kuroji Naik with the title of Deshmukh and grants of villages and hug amount of money for his bravery and loyalty. Peshwa Madhavrao II also erected the victory bastion (Fatteh Stambh) to remember the bravery and war skills of Kuroji Naik at Purandar fort.[7][8]
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