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Sidhnak Mahar Inamdar, also known as Sidhnak Mahar, (18th century to 19th century) was an Indian soldier of the Mahar Regiment. He belonged to the Mahar caste. He is popularly known for the Battle of Koregaon.

Early life

Sidhnak Mahar's grandfather was gifted Kalambali village of Satara as Inaam by Peshwas for his loyalty. So Sidhnak Mahar also got this Inaam as heridetary.

Battles

Sidhnak Mahar formed a Mahar battalion. He asked Peshwas to join hands with him but the Peshwas rejected so Sidhnak Mahar joined the British Army.

Memorial

Sidhnak Mahar's memorial Samadhi is situated in Kalambi village of Sangli district. Veer Shidhnak Foundation is a welfare trust run by his descendants Abhijeet Inamdar in Kalambi Tal.Miraj Sangli district.

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal plays the role of Sidhnak Mahar Inamdar in The Battle of Bhima Koregaon, an upcoming biopic.

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