Shiledar was a term used for a soldier's position in India's Maratha Empire (1630–1818), particularly during the reign of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The word shiledar means "a soldier who possesses his own sword and horse for taking active part in war".
Due to their prominence they used to play active parts in the war held between Marathas and their enemies.
These shiledar, according to their deeds were identified as Subhedar, Panch Hajari, Havaldar, vatandar etc.
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra) after which the descendants distributed in many of places like Nashik, Pune, Kokan etc.