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Kapshi
काप्शी

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Ruling Family: Kapshi Ghorpade

Type: Jagir

Previous State: Bombay

Current State: Maharashtra

Established: 1655

Accession: 1956

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Flags

Current

(Seated Middle)

Lt. Col. Sardar Shrimant Ramchandra Jaysinghrao Ghorpade

Commander, Senior Division of Dewas

Lord of the Estate of Kapshi

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National Flag of India

Banner of Maharashtra

Former

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Flag of the British Raj

Flag of the House Ghorpade

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Flag of the Maratha Empire

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Flag of the Kapshi Ghorpades

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Senapati Santajirao V Ghorpade

10th Chief of Kapshi.

Celebratory procession from Kapshi Palace, 1947

A Brief History

Kapshi, a Jagir under the Ghorpade Dynasty, was established in the mid-17th century by the descendants of Shrimant Senapati Malojirao Ghorpade, a general in the Maratha army and father of the famous warrior Santajirao "Santaji" Ghorpade. His military prowess and leadership were instrumental in laying the foundations for the establishment and sustenance of Kapshi as a Ghorpade stronghold. Located 62 km south of Kolhapur, Kapshi was part of the Kolhapur-Dekkan Residency during the British Raj. The rulers, belonging to the Rajput class, held the hereditary title of 'Senapati', symbolizing their noble and martial lineage.

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The region has been significant historically due to its strategic location south of Kolhapur.

Throughout the years, Kapshi played a pivotal role in the broader historical narratives of the Maratha Empire, especially during significant conflicts and during periods of expansion and consolidation under various rulers from the Ghorpade lineage. The region was known for its progressive policies, particularly in the areas of education, social reform, and promotion of agriculture and industry under the enlightened governance of the Ghorpade Dynasty. These aspects underscore the historical and cultural significance of Kapshi within the Ghorpade Dynasty's domain.

Titulature

Position/Relation

Chief (Lord Paramount)* of Kapshi

Heirs, Consorts, & Descendents

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Titulature

Senapati (Given Name) Ghorpade, Chief (Lord Paramount) of Kapshi

Shrimant (Given Name) Ghorpade, Lord/Lady of the Estate of Kapshi

* Duke, the rank equivalent applied by the Raj suzerainty, is commonly used by the Lord Paramount of a jagir.

Genealogy

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  • Shrimant Senapati Malojirao Ghorpade

  • Died in battle of Sangmeshwar fighting the Mughals

  • Issue: Senapati Santajirao I Malojirao Ghorpade, Shrimant Bahirjirao Malojirao Ghorpade, Shrimant Malojirao Malojirao Ghorpade

  • Senapati Santajirao I Malojirao Ghorpade

  • 1st Chief of Kapshi, Maratha general, granted title of Senapati

  • Married Rani Dwarkabai, died ca. 1696

  • Issue: Shrimant Ranojirao Santajirao Ghorpade, Senapati Pirajirao Santajirao Ghorpade

  • Adopted: Shrimant Mahadevrao Santajirao Ghorpade

  • Senapati Pirajirao Santajirao Ghorpade

  • 2nd Chief of Kapshi

  • Issue: Senapati Ranojirao Pirajirao Ghorpade

  • Senapati Ranojirao Pirajirao Ghorpade I

  • 3rd Chief of Kapshi, married and had 9 sons

  • Issue: Senapati Santajirao II Ranojirao Ghorpade, others leading to various branches

  • Senapati Santajirao II Ranojirao Ghorpade

  • 4th Chief of Kapshi

  • Issue: Senapati Ramchandrarao I Santajirao Ghorpade

  • Senapati Ramchandrarao I Santajirao Ghorpade

  • 5th Chief of Kapshi

  • Issue: Senapati Santajirao III Ramchandrarao Ghorpade

  • Senapati Santajirao III Ramchandrarao Ghorpade

  • 6th Chief of Kapshi, married and had 4 sons

  • Issue: Senapati Ramchandrarao II Santajirao Ghorpade

  • Senapati Ramchandrarao II Santajirao Ghorpade

  • 7th Chief of Kapshi, died 1857

  • Issue: Senapati Santajirao IV Ramchandrarao Ghorpade

  • Senapati Santajirao IV Ramchandrarao Ghorpade

  • 8th Chief of Kapshi (1857-1889), born 1848, had adoptive issue

  • Adopted: Senapati Jaysinhrao Lakshmanrao Ghorpade I

  • Senapati Jaysinhrao I Lakshmanrao Ghorpade

  • 9th Chief of Kapshi (1889-), married and had 3 sons

  • Issue: Senapati Santajirao V Jaysinhrao Ghorpade

  • Senapati Santajirao V Ghorpade

  • 10th Chief of Kapshi

  • Issue: Senapati Jaisinghrao II Santajirao Ghorpade

  • Senapati Jaisinghrao II Santajirao Ghorpade

  • 11th Chief of Kapshi (-1985), died 23rd December 1985

  • Issue: Shrimant Ranojirao Jaisinghrao Ghorpade, Shrimant Pirajirao Jaisinghrao Ghorpade

 

This is a reconciled genealogy consolidating extensive history information from multiple sources including the contributions of both living and deceased descendants, Royalark.net, Indianrajputs.com, municipal birth, death, and marriage records, British and Indian military records, and a variety of other historical documents. The Ghorpade Dynasty Royal Archive is a repository of information and makes no claims to the accuracy of archived information. If you would like to contribute genealogical information, please Contact Us.

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