Phadtare Explained

Phadtare
Location:Indian states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Goa
Religion:Hinduism[1]

Phadtare (or Fadtare) hail mainly from the Indian state of Maharashtra and states bordering it.

History

In the Peshwa era, some Phadtares served as commanders in the Huzurat army.[2] They had disputes with Holkars of Indore for prestige in 1751 which was resolved by Chhatrapati and Peshwa. The Phadtare clan served in the Maratha armies in the Middle India wars, Third Battle of Panipat (1761), Battle of Kharda, Anglo-Maratha Wars etc.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Thomas Edmund Farnsworth Wright. Oxford University Press. A dictionary of world history. 15 May 2011. 15 November 2006. Oxford University Press. 978-0-19-920247-8. 401–.
  2. Book: Viṭhṭhala Gopāḷa Khobarekara. Konkan, from the earliest to 1818 A.D.: a study in political and socio-economic aspects. 11 September 2011. 2002. Snehavardhan Pub. House.

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