Goraksh Valaulikar

Captain Goraksh Varde Valaulikar (also referred to as Gorakshrao) was a Goan military officer and diplomat who served under the Portuguese for thirty years.[1]

Life and career

Valaulikar was the son of Pundalik Shenvi Varde Valaulikar. He began his service with the Portuguese as the captain of a platoon of Goan soldiers. He was later inducted into diplomatic service by the Viceroy and assigned to the court at Pune.[1]

Valaulikar possessed strong command over both the Portuguese and Marathi languages, which helped him build significant influence within the Peshwa court. As a diplomat, he successfully mediated a reconciliation between Gogal and the Portuguese, and worked to maintain favourable relations between the Portuguese and the Wadkars.[1]

In recognition of his standing and service at the court, the Peshwas conferred upon him the title of "Rao".[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Halarnkar, Tanaji, ed. (2000). Konkani Vishwakosh  [Konkani Encyclopaedia] (in Goan Konkani). Vol. 4. Goa: Goa University. pp. 629–630 – via Wikisource.
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