Netaji Palkar
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Netaji Palkar was the among the closest leaders in the band of Shivaji.A man close to the family ( his niece was married to Shivaji), a very brave and talented general. During the period of rise of Shivaji , Netaji was given charge of many expiditions which he successfully completed. Such was his standing among the population that he was known as "Prati Shivaji" However upon defeat of Shivaji at the hands of Mirza Raje Jai Singh , Shivaji and Netaji fell out.
Netaji accepted intial employment in the court of Bijapur. MirzaRaje bought him over to the mughal side with higher monetry offer. When Shivaji escaped from Agra , Mirza Raje fell out of favor of the Aurangzed .Among the people arrested and sent to Agra was Netaji. In attempt to save his life , Netaji converted into Islam , taking up the name of Muhammed Kuli Khan.
After a decade Netaji turned up at the court of Shivaji , begging to be taken by in the fold. Shivaji arrainged for reconversion of Netaji , however he was never given a position in his court or army.