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Phalke is Maratha clan amon 96 clans of the maratha community of Maharashtra and states boardering to it.

History

Phalkes are vatandar Marathas from Satara District and rest of Maharashtra. Much prior history of them was not illuminated. However, they were related to anicient Maratha clans like Kadam, Bhoite, Shinde, Nikam in their capacity. This fact recognize that the early clansmen of the clan were enjoyed the political and martial status among marathas. The Maval region had Deshmukhs among them Maral Deshmukh subclan derives their origine from Phalke clan. The rise of Phalke family among Maratha history is mainly because of Shinde rulers of Gwalior on whom they have intermarried. It is noted that Principality of Nagpur Bhosale also recruited the Phalkes for intermarriages alighning their status. Phalkes served the deccan sultanates and remained faithful and loyal to maratha kingdom from its start to the collapse. The Gwalior, Nagpur, Kolhapur and such Maratha principalities were served by them.

Branches

Phalke clans branches are Khokle, Khodke, Chanorkar, Chalk, Talole, Nakhale, Padnepatange, Palsudkar, Fhalke, Bujruk, Bandook, Bhatkar, Bhadolkar, Bhaise, Bhokse, Maral, Rothe, Rakhaviye, Ringne, Rithe, Rode, Reenke, Wasekar, Pandhare, Shirsath, Tilskar, Sivankar, Shiledar, Shirastedar. (Total 35)

Notables

• Sardar Ram Rao Phalke, was Minister of Gwalior state.
• Sardar Jhunjharrao Maral Deshmukh of Maval region.

Sources

• Balagi Nathugi Gavand and Govind Moroba Karlekar (1997 (9th edition)). Kshytriya Marathyanchi Vanshavali and Shannavkuli aani Surya, Som, Bhramh and Sheshvant. Tukaram book Depot, Madhavbag, Mumbai 4; printed by Sumangal Artec, G-8 MIDC, Marol bus depot, Andheri, (East) Mumbai - 400093.
• Bhramibhoot Sadguru Param Pujya Moredada (11 July 2002). Shree Shatradharma, Prachalit and pramikh kshtravansh and tyanche gotra, pravar, kuldaivat, kuldevata a Devak. Shree Swami Samarth Seva And Adhyatmik vikas pradhan kendra District Nasik, Taluka Dindori, Maharashtra state.
• Gopal Dajiba Dalwi (1912). Maratha Kulancha Etihas (Parts 1-6). Induprakash Press, Mumbaie.