Sarnar kadhi Ran - Lata Mangeshkar

The legend of Baji Prabhu Deshpande: ( From Wikipedia)

The well celebrated legend of Baji Prabhu is intricately linked with an important rear guard battle enabling Shivaji's escape from Panhala fort, he was the hero who sacrificed his life for his king and country. After defeating Afzal Khan and the rout of the Bijapuri army at Pratapgad, Shivaji continued to push deep into Bijapuri territory. Within a few days, the Marathas captured Panhala (near the city of Kolhapur). Meanwhile another Maratha force, led by Netaji Palkar, pushed straight on towards Bijapur. Bijapur repulsed this attack, forcing Shivaji and few of his sardars to retreat to Panhala Gad (fort).
The Bijapuri force was led by Siddhi Johar, an Abyssinian general. Discovering Shivaji's location, Johar laid siege to Panhala. Netaji Palkar made repeated attempts to break the Bijapuri siege from outside, but these failed.
Finally a very audacious and high risk plan was hatched and put in to action: Shivaji, Baji Prabhu Deshpande with a select band of troops would attempt to break through the siege at the night, and make forVishalgadh. In order to deceive the Bijapuri forces, who would give a chase once they found that Shivaji had broken the siege, Shiva Nhavi, who had an uncanny physical resemblance to Shivaji, volunteered to dress like the king and let himself be captured.
On a stormy full moon's night (night of Guru Pournima, Ashadh Vadya Paurnima) a band of 600 select men, led by Baji Prabhu and Shivaji, broke through the siege. They were hotly pursued by the Bijapuri force. As planned, Shiva Nhavi allowed himself to be captured and taken back to the Bijapuri camp, fully comprehending that he would be put to death once the charade was discovered. This sacrifice, however gave the fleeing Maratha force some breathing space.
As soon as the Bijapuri force realized their mistake, the chase was on again, led by Siddhi Masood, the son-in-law of Siddhi Johar. Near the pass of Ghodkhind (Horse's Pass), the Marathas made a final stand. Shivaji and half of the Maratha force pushed for Vishalgadh, while Bajiprabhu and the remaining Bandal Sena of about 300 men blocked the pass.
Tradition and legend describe feats of valour displayed by the Marathas during this rear guard action. Through the entire battle, Bajiparbhu, even though grievously injured, continued fighting, inspiring his men to fight on until Shivaji's safe journey to Vishalgadh was signaled by the firing of three cannon volleys. It should be mentioned that when Shivaji approached Vishalgad with 300 men. The fort was already under siege by another Mughal sardar named Surve. Shivaji with his 300 men had to defeat Surve to reach the fort.

The pass was subsequently named Pavan Khind ("Holy Pass") by Shivaji, in honor of the sacrifice of Baji Prabhu and his troops. Shivaji also gave "manachi palkhi" ("Honor of the Court") to Baji Prabhu's family.Shivaji also gave "manache pahile paan" ("Honor of the Court") to Bandal Dehsmukh.
Baji Prabhu Deshpande belonged to Chandrasenia Kayashta Prabhu Community.

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[ritupm]

Thankful for the aerial views, location & cartographic details you gave @ 4:40 onwards, & was touched by the heartrending words @ 5:11 toward the latter half of this story!

What amazing valor & sacrifice by Baji & the troops !

Their sacrifice was not wasted though, as that allowed Shiva Ji to continue building his Kingdom for another 20 years !

The song rendition by Lata Ji was equally moving.

Thanks Sudhir, for a well coordinated insight, though heartrending, into Maharashtrian history.

8thMAY

[SJisBack]

@ritupm Thanks Ritu for your comment. I love the way you write your responses to the video clips. You bring out the exact features on the video that you appreciate, instead of writing just one liner. That is why your comments have always been highest rated. Thanks

[ritupm]

What a wonderful story-telling to enlighten us with the history of Marathas, Sudhir, & a wonderful Tribute to Baji Prabhu Deshpande, a true Maharashtrian Hero who led the troops & fought till death to save the Life of his King, Shiva Ji !

Shiva Nhavi, though, as you describe, who had an uncanny physical resemblance to Shivaji, & volunteered to dress like the king & let himself be captured to deviate the enemy attention while ShivaJi's escape from them, touched my heart too, as he too was a Hero!

[ParagSamant]

Beautiful, thanks for uploading. Also, your video and descriptive detail is excellent.

[k2s3p]

Speechless!!!

[Uday2310]

Touching and brings out the essence of the poetry with Gaankokila`s soulful singing.Very Good Video.

[MrRajkoemar]

Awesome rendition of the Great Lata ji. Beautiful. bye raj

[rekhasheorey]

Poignant story of courage and surrender to a larger cause. The lyrics and music evoke these sentiments deeply. I was really touched by the "manah shanti" that fills the expression "sharanagaticha akher ye kshna, bolavsheel ka ata ghari".

Is the video footage from an old Shivaji film?

Enjoyed reading the historical details as well as the keen comments above. Thanks.

[crazyoldsongs]

a beautiful portrayal of the historical event of shivaji's escape by the sacrifice of his faithful men . you have provided an interesting desciption in the beginning about which we wer unfamiliar . lata ji's rendition is vey touching and brings out the essence of the poetry with her soulful singing .. thank you once again for another marathi gem . i loved reading the historical facts of our brave shivaji from maharashtra . thanks

[Moonriverlady1]

nice,thanks !