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The Nimbalkar dynasty (िनम्बालकर) is a Maratha clan of Rajput origin which claims descent
from the ancient Parmar dynasty of Dhar. The dynasty derives its surname from the village of
Nimblak which is located in Phaltan taluka in the district of Satara in the State of Maharashtra,
India.
The members of the Naik Nimbalkar dynasty were the rulers of Phaltan from the era of the Yadava
Kingdom till the very end of the princely order in 1947. Many members of the family have served
as Sardars and other distinguished martial positions under the Deccani Sultante's of the kingdoms of
Adilshshah, Nizamshah, in the era of Chatrapati Shivaji and the era of the rule of the Peshwas. A
few members of the family also served under the Nizam of Hyderabad.
The title of Naik Nimbalkar is equivalent to Raje Nimbalkar. Nimbalkars held title
Naik,Sirdeshmukh, Sardar and other commonly used Maratha Honours.Refer
Main (Family branch) City of Nimbalkar is Phaltan. They also have their presence in Maratha
Dominated regions. Nimbalkars held title Raje, Naik, Sirdeshmukh, Sardar, Sarkar. Nimbalkar has
their relationships with all the prominent Maratha families. One also should remember that King
Shivaji's first wife Saibai was from Nimbalkar family; morever,Deepaabai-the wife of Maloji
Bhosale (Shivaji's grandfather) also from Nimbalkar family. King Shivaji's Daughter Sakhubai
Married with Phaltan's Prince Mahadji Nimbalkar.
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· 1 Clan information
· 2 Nimbalkar notables
· 3 Some interesting facts
· 4 References
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