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Shivaji I (Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsale; Marathi pronunciation: [ʃiʋaːd͡ʒiˑ bʱoˑs(ə)leˑ]; c. 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680) was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the declining Adilshahi Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He is considered to be one of the greatest warriors of his time and even today, stories of his exploits are narrated as a part of the folklore.
4 days ago · Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha kingdom of India. He reigned as its king from 1674 to 1680. His kingdom’s security was based on religious toleration and on the functional integration of the Brahmans, Marathas, and Prabhus.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was one of the greatest and smartest kings, who founded a Hindu kingdom in India in the 17th century. His life was full of such dramatic events that many people believe he was an incarnation of God. His entire life was dedicated to building a kingdom that he called Hindavi Swarajya.
3 days ago · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha kingdom of India. The kingdom's security was entirely based on religious tolerance and the functional integration of Brahmans, Marathas, and Prabhus. Shivaji Maharaj who was the descendant of a line of prominent nobles was very brave and fought many wars to consolidate India.
Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire in the Indian subcontinent. This article describes Shivaji's life from his birth until the age of 19 years (1630–1649). Shivaji was born at the hill fort of Shivneri on 1 March 1630, which corresponds to 19 February 1630 of the Julian calendar used by the contemporary English traders in India.
Oct 31, 2023 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born on February 19, 1630, in the Shivneri Fort, Pune district, Maharashtra, was a remarkable historical figure known for founding the Maratha Empire in Western India.
Shivaji is one of the revered historical figures of Maharashtra. He created an independent and sovereign state in the Maharashtra region. His mother, Raajmaata Jijabai was the daughter of Shri.Lakhuji Jadhavrao of Sindkhed. His father Shri.Shahajiraje Bhosale was a Maratha general in the Deccan.
Shivaji Maharaj is one of the great national heroes of India. He created an independent and sovereign state in Maharashtra which was based on justice, welfare of the people and tolerance to all faiths. The aims, objectives and Rajnitee of the Maratha Swaraj under Chhatrapati Shivaji provided a new direction to contemporary politics of India.
In 1674, Shivaji crowned himself at Raigad and a new era called the ‘Rajyabhisheka Era’ commenced in the history of India. Shivaji wanted to completely separate from the Mughal Empire, therefore he commissioned new coinage and regal insignia.
