The Sacrifice at Pavan Khind

During the escape from the siege of Panhala, Baji Prabhu Deshpande held the narrow pass with his life so that Shivaji could reach Vishalgad safely.

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13 July 1660Ghod Khind (Pavan Khind)

Vowing to hold the pass until he heard the signal cannons from Vishalgad, Baji Prabhu with a handful of Mavळे held back a vast army. His sacrifice hallowed the pass — hence 'Pavan Khind', the sacred pass.

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