Kanhoji Angre
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Kanhoji Angre ( [kanʱod͡ʒiː aːŋɡɾe]), also known as Conajee Angria or Sarkhel Angré (August 1669 – 4 July 1729) was a chief of the Maratha Navy in present-day India. Kanhoji became known for attacking and capturing European merchant ships and collecting jakat (known to locals as taxes), seen by Europeans traders and colonists as ransoming of their crews. British, Dutch and Portuguese ships often fell victims to these raids.[citation needed]Despite attempts by the Portuguese and British to put an end to his privateering activities, Angre continued to capture and collect jakat from European merchant ships until his death in 1729.[citation needed] Kanhoji's naval prowess in capturing dozens of European trading ships and avoiding capture has led to many historians to appraise Kanhoji as the most skilled Indian navy chief in the maritime history of India.[citation needed]
Sakal Rajkarya Dhurandhar Vishwasnidhi Rajmanya Rajeshri Kanhoji Angre Sarkhel | |
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Born | 1669 (1669) Suvarnadurg, Maratha Confederacy (modern day Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India) |
Died | 4 July 1729(1729-07-04) (aged 59–60) Colaba, Colaba State, Maratha Empire (modern day Alibag, Maharashtra, India) |
Allegiance | Maratha Empire |
Service | Maratha Navy |
Years of service | 1689–1729 |
Rank | Sar-Subhedar |
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