In 1660, when Sardar Khandagale's prized war elephant went rogue and began attacking people, Jijabai's brother Dattaji Jadav ordered its killing with spears and swords, while Shahaji's cousin Sambhaji opposed the action, creating a dangerous confrontation that exemplified the volatile power struggles within Maratha leadership circles.
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The Rogue Elephant: The Untold Clash That Altered Maratha Alliances
Added:And he started picking up people with his trunk and then crushed them under his feet.
One elephant suddenly got out of control.
That elephant belonged to Sardar Khandagale and his mouth could not control him despite all efforts.
Because he was going out of control, Jijabai's brother went and told his people, "Let us just kill this elephant." Jijabai's brother whose name was Dattaji. So he was Dattaji Jadhav.
And they started attacking the elephant with their spears and long swords. And at that time, Shahaji's cousin Sambhaji, whose name also was Sambhaji. It's unfortunate, but the name Sambhaji always carried very very tragic >> tragic stories.
>> fates.
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