Who gave the title "Sarkhel" to Kanhoji Angre?

Q. Who gave the title "Sarkhel" to Kanhoji Angre?
Answer: Tarabai
Notes: Tarabai was the widowed wife of Rajaram (Son of Shivaji). She was supported by Kanhoji Angre during the civil war between Shahu and Third Sivaji (Shivaji III). Tarabai gave the title "Sarkhel" to Kanhoji. But eventually, Kanhoji made a treaty (Treaty of Lonavala 1714) with Shahu and started supporting him.

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