Gomaji Naik Pansambal was a warrior and military adviser in the army of

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, founder of the

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in 17th century

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. Gomaji was deputed by Lakhuji Jadhavrao. He was also a guru of Shivaji, also taught him artillery and the practice of war, especially the lance and guerilla warfare, the characteristic Maratha weapon.

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Bibliography

*Duff, Grant - ''History of the Marhattas'', Oxford University Press,

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