During the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji, Sangli, Miraj and surrounding areas were captured from the Mughal Empire.

The First Chintamanrao Appasaheb Patwardhan established a different principality with Sangli as the capital city.

HH Shrimant Raja Saheb Sir Chintamanrao II Dhundirajrao Appasaheb Patwardhan.

Sangli joined the Dominion of India on 19 February 1948 and is currently a part of the state of Maharashtra.

The Peshwa awarded them Jagirs of Jamkhandi State, Miraj, Sangli and Kurundwad, to honor their bravery and courage.