Jawali, Maharashtra

Jawali, Maharashtra (Jaoli or Javali ) is a small village located in the Mahadeva Mountain range of Phaltan Tehsil of the Satara district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. The village is also known as Siddhanathachi Jawali / Jaoli / Javli.

Jawali
village
Jawali
Location in Maharashtra, India
Jawali
Jawali (India)
Coordinates: 17.99°N 74.42°E / 17.99; 74.42
Country India
StateMaharashtra
DistrictSatara district
TalukasPhaltan Tehsil
Government
  BodyGram panchayat
Languages
  OfficialMarathi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
415523
ISO 3166 codeIN-MH
Vehicle registrationMH
Websitemaharashtra.gov.in

After the death of Sambhaji, there was disturbance in Swarajya. On 26 December 1697,Sardar Manajirao More along with Mansingh More, Krushnajirao More, Prataprao More fought A battle against enemy and helped Rajaram I to reach Arni Gad / Arni fort which was located 30 miles away.

On 19 June 1691, the biggest historic battle was fought between the Marathas and the Mughals at Salher. Sandar Manajirao More lead the Mavalas (army). The Marathas achieved victory in this battle.


The Morè clan claims descent from the Somavanshi king Morè of the Kashmir Region. Some Morè also claims descent from the Mauryan Dynasty of Patana (Bihar) which ruled over the Maurya Empire, located in present day India. The Maurya Empire, and many Morè, boast of rulers like Chandragupta Maurya and Ashoka. [1]

In Pre-Shivaji era, Morè were feudatory of Vijaynagar empire along with other highest maratha clans like Bhoite, Kadam, Salunkhe, Shinde etc.., [2] Maratha Sardars under Sultanates of Deccan; later, when they opposed King Shivaji's Swarajya Kingdom, they were punished. After that, many more joined the Maratha cavalry of King Shivaji and remained active and trusted lieutenants of Maratha Empire.

Chandrarao More Branch:

The Mores were most known for Chandrarao Branch in the History. His Capital was at Javali. (Jawali). The area of then Javali Jagir was from Raigad Fort to Fort Khelana (Vishalgad) and Koyana Valley to Current Mumbai-Goa Highway. In that areas eight More clansman was ruling their Jagirs Such as 1) Yashwantrao More family at Shivthar, 2) Hanmantrao More family at Jor, 3) Govindrao More family at Jambhali, 4) Dauloatrao More family at Mahipatgad, 5) Bagrao More family at Kevanale and Vakan, 6) SuryaraoMore family at Devali Tarf Ategaon, 7) Bhikajirao More family at Devali, 8) Shankarrao More family at Khelana (Vishalgad). They were honored as Kings. The More families jurisdiction extends over the region of Savitri Rivers origine to Mahabaleshwar, Parvat, Chakdev, Ghonaspur, Taldev, Gardev, Dhardev, Moleshwar, Bankot etc. Shivpuris (Temples of Lord Shiva) and Javli Prant included Jambhul Khore, Jor Khore, Shivthar Khore, Kandat Khore, Tajmahal, Bamnoli, Chaturbet, Solas Khore, etc. 18 Mahals (Sub divisions). The Javali Prant comprised 60-62 Ghats such as Parghat, Kondenali Ghat, Radtondi Ghat, Dhawala Ghat, Hatlotacha Ghat, Sapal Khind, Kavala- Bavala Ghat, Varandha Ghat, Annachhatrachi Nal, Boratyachi Nal, Ambenali Ghat, Ambavla Ghat, Tira and Forts like Rairi alias Raigad, Lingana, Chandragad, Khelana, Kangori, Kavalya, Makarandgad, Songad, Chambhargad, Mahipatgad, Bhorapya, Rasalgad, Sumargad, Janani Durg, Vasota etc. Daulatrao More branch Head Quarter was at Kandat Khore where they found Swayambhu Niripji Devi. The Daulatrao More from Mahipatgad was successor of title Chandrarao. He died childless. His wife Manakabai adopted Yashvantrao More from original family stock and kept the title. This Yashvantrao disputed with Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosale and lost all the glories of More Clan in 1656. [3] The Marathas believed that More family disintegrated into five branches thereof viz. Mores settled at Kandat Khore (Javali), Vardhangad (Khatav), Jawali (Phaltan), Dhamner (Koregaon), Lodhavade (Man), Dharmpuri (Solapur) etc. Chhatrapati Shivaji recruited more at the Fort of Purandar. Later, Many Mores like Sardar Pratprao More, Sardar Mansingh More etc. served the Maratha empire with dignity. Vardhangad (Khatav), Jawali (Phaltan), Dhamner (Koregaon), Lodhavade (Man), Dharmpuri (Solapur) etc. Chhatrapati Shivaji recruited more at the Fort of Purandar. Later, Many Mores like Sardar Pratprao More, Sardar Mansingh More etc. served the Maratha empire with dignity. Vardhangad (Khatav), Jawali (Phaltan), Dhamner (Koregaon), Lodhavade (Man), Dharmpuri (Solapur) etc. Chhatrapati Shivaji recruited more at the Fort of Purandar. Later, Many Mores like Sardar Pratprao More, Sardar Mansingh More etc. served the Maratha empire with dignity.

Branches:

Sovle, Sakanshe, Sand, Songire, Hatne, Hatore, Hingode, Hurde, Shahjoge, Huddedar, Humne, Bhuere, Bhumar, Bhute. (Total 107)

Notables:

Shrimant Yashwanrao More, ruler of Jawali Kingdom under Sultanets of Deccan, Dist-Satara, Maharashtra. Shrimant Chandrarao More, prominent Maratha chief under Sulatanets of Deccan who was instrumental in the construction of the strongest of forts like Raigad and Mangalgad. Sardar Prataprao More, was Saranjami Sardar of Chhatrapati Shahu. Sardar Mansingh More, was Saranjami Sardar of Chhatrapati Shahu.

History

Jawali falls under the Phaltan Princely State and was the part of Old Maratha Empire under Royal Naik Nimbalkar.

Transport

MSRTC Buses from Phaltan Depot run regularly to Jawali, Aandrood to Shikhar-Shinganapur.

Occupation

The main occupation of the villagers in Jawali is in the field of agriculture and the biggest market center is in Phaltan.

Education

Phaltan is the nearest education centre. Many travel to Baramati, Pune, Mumbai, and other centers as per their choice. The village has one high school.

See also

References

  • Village Panchayat
  • Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
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