Kanhojiraje Angre was the ‘sarkhel’ or the admiral of the Maratha Navy, and was responsible for establishing the Maratha might along the Konkan coast as desired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, not just militarily but also through trade and cultural exchanges. He and his descendants left an indelible mark on the Konkan through revenue, agricultural and judicial reforms. At our Online Talk #KanhojisKonkan, Raghujiraje Angre, a descendant of Kanhojiraje, takes us on a virtual tour of the Konkan coast during Kanhoji’s time and gives us a glimpse of the political and social structures then.

About the speaker

Raghujiraje Angre is a descendant of Sarkhel Kanhojiraje Angre and is working to preserve the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Konkan region. He is a member of the Killa Raigad Vikas Pradhikaran constituted by the Government of Maharashtra for restoration of  Raigad fort, The capital of Swarajya, and is also associated with other organisations working for the conservation of various forts and monuments. He is currently the President of Shri Shivaji Raigad Smarak Mandal, founded by Lokmanya Tilak in 1885, and a consultant for the National Maritime Heritage Museum, Lothal.