Gomaji Naik
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Gomaji Naik was a renowned warrior and military adviser in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonslé, founder of the Maratha Empire in 17th century India. He is one of his Gurus.
Gomaji was deputed by Lakhuji Yadavrao to look after Jijabai. He remained with Jijabai and Shivaji through out his life. He was a master of sword. But most important is that he advised Shivaji in making certain crucial decisions which had a far reaching effects on the character of maratha empire as such.
When Shivaji was a novice, a troop of Pathans had came to Shivaji requesting for enrollment in his service. Shivaji was little hesitant, but Gomaji advised to take them into the service. This resulted in the secular character of the Maratha Empire.
He also taught swordsmanship to Shivaji, specially the lance, the characteristic Maratha weapon.
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- Duff, Grant - History of the Marhattas, Oxford University Press, London.
