Mahadaji Pant Guruji
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Mahadaji Ballal Karkare, historically known as Mahadaji Pant ‘Guruji’, was an eminent Accountant
, Special Envoy of Peshwas and most respected tutor
and advisor of Peshwa
Madhavrao I and Sawai Madhavrao.
family in a village in Ratnagiri
district in the Western Maharashtra
. There is no mention found, however, as to his date of birth as well as his parents’ background and his educational qualifications.
’s court in Pune
, Mahadaji Pant joined as a clerk and gradually reached at the post of ‘Auditor General
’. It is mentioned that being a strict and clean person, his inspection would always be a terrifying experience for the In-Charges of different government departments.
Peshwa
Nanasaheb simultaneously appointed him as ‘Guruji’ that is ‘Tutor
’ of his son Madhavrao I who respected Guruji throughout his life . Besides Justice Ramshastri Prabhune, he was the only one who had great influence over Peshwa
Madhavrao I.
In 1763, when Nana Phadnis was expelled by Madhavrao I for few months, he was re-appointed on the strong recommendation by Guruji.
In October 1766, Madhavrao I sought Guruji’s assistance to give systematic & disciplined shape to the Maratha
army on Southern front.
Sawai Madhavrao as his student. The Peshwa
had been making his academic progress under the guidance and supervision of Guruji until his death.
In 1778, before starting his Kolhapur campaign, Mahadji Shinde got his demands fulfilled from the Peshwa
’s Court through Guruji’s arbitration.
There is no mention found regarding Guruji’s death.
Accountant
An accountant is a practitioner of accountancy or accounting , which is the measurement, disclosure or provision of assurance about financial information that helps managers, investors, tax authorities and others make decisions about allocating resources.The Big Four auditors are the largest...
, Special Envoy of Peshwas and most respected tutor
Tutor
A tutor is a person employed in the education of others, either individually or in groups. To tutor is to perform the functions of a tutor.-Teaching assistance:...
and advisor of Peshwa
Peshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
Madhavrao I and Sawai Madhavrao.
Early life
Mahadaji Pant was born in a Karhade BrahminKarhade Brahmin
Karhade Brahmins are a predominantly Pancha Dravida Brahmins Marathi and Konkani speaking Hindu community in India.-Etymology and Origin:*The name Karháda or Karáda, is the...
family in a village in Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri
Ratnāgiri is a port city on the Arabian Sea coast in Ratnagiri district in the southwestern part of Maharashtra, India. The district is a part of Konkan.The Sahyadri mountains border Ratnagiri to the east...
district in the Western Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
. There is no mention found, however, as to his date of birth as well as his parents’ background and his educational qualifications.
Early career
In the PeshwaPeshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
’s court in Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Mahadaji Pant joined as a clerk and gradually reached at the post of ‘Auditor General
Auditor General
- Auditor General of National Audit Offices :*Auditor General of the Australian National Audit Office*Auditor General of Canada*Auditor General of China*Auditor General of Pakistan*Auditor General for Scotland*Auditor-General...
’. It is mentioned that being a strict and clean person, his inspection would always be a terrifying experience for the In-Charges of different government departments.
Peshwa
Peshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
Nanasaheb simultaneously appointed him as ‘Guruji’ that is ‘Tutor
Tutor
A tutor is a person employed in the education of others, either individually or in groups. To tutor is to perform the functions of a tutor.-Teaching assistance:...
’ of his son Madhavrao I who respected Guruji throughout his life . Besides Justice Ramshastri Prabhune, he was the only one who had great influence over Peshwa
Peshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
Madhavrao I.
In 1763, when Nana Phadnis was expelled by Madhavrao I for few months, he was re-appointed on the strong recommendation by Guruji.
In October 1766, Madhavrao I sought Guruji’s assistance to give systematic & disciplined shape to the Maratha
Maratha
The Maratha are an Indian caste, predominantly in the state of Maharashtra. The term Marāthā has three related usages: within the Marathi speaking region it describes the dominant Maratha caste; outside Maharashtra it can refer to the entire regional population of Marathi-speaking people;...
army on Southern front.
Later Career & Death
After the death of Madhavrao I and subsequent murder of Narayanrao, Nana Phadnis re-appointed Guruji to take charge of PeshwaPeshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
Sawai Madhavrao as his student. The Peshwa
Peshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
had been making his academic progress under the guidance and supervision of Guruji until his death.
In 1778, before starting his Kolhapur campaign, Mahadji Shinde got his demands fulfilled from the Peshwa
Peshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
’s Court through Guruji’s arbitration.
There is no mention found regarding Guruji’s death.