 Gandekar

The Gandekars (prominently known as The Pant Sachiv family) is a noble family of erstwhile Bhor State, who were rulers of the Bhor State from 1699 to 1948

Previously they served as Sachivs to Chhatrapatis of Maratha Empire and later became independent rulers of the Bhor princely state.Under the British Raj, the "Pant Sachiv Family" are classified as first class Sardars.In 1917 the Ruler of Bhor was granted a permanent salute of 11 guns.