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4 days ago · Shivaji I (Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsale, Marathi pronunciation: [ʃiˈʋaːdʑiː ˈbʱos(ə)le]; c. 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680) [5] was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. [6] Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Confederacy.
5 days ago · How Shivaji Maharaj's Surat raids challenged both Mughal and European powers. Historians regard Shivaji's two Surat raids as masterful strategic strikes against Mughal dominance, demonstrating his military genius. Following these audacious attacks, the French began to refer to him as "the holy Shivaji," a testament to the profound impact of his ...
3 days ago · It was established in 1674 with the coronation of Shivaji as the Maratha Chhatrapati and recognised by Emperor Bahadur Shah I as a tributary state in 1707 following a prolonged rebellion. [15]
10 hours ago · Shivaji statue was collapsed on August 26 (File Photo) Observing that there is prima facie evidence that iron was used instead of stainless steel for the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad fort in Malvan that collapsed in August, a Sindhudurg court in a recent order rejected bail to a structural consultant arrested in the case.
3 days ago · New Delhi: Shahaji Bhonsale is mostly famous for being the father of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. But he carved out his own legacy by dint of hard work and intelligence. He was a military leader in the 17th century and he worked for several powerful forces: The Ahmadnagar Sultanate, the Bijapur Sultanate, and the Mughal Empire.
4 days ago · The Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, which have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1][2][3] They are on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally meaning "the city of caves"), [4] in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Mumbai in the Indian state of Mahārāshtra.
3 days ago · For the unversed, the 35-foot Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapsed on August 26. Unveiled on December 4 of the previous year during the Navy Day celebrations in Sindhudurg, the statue was dedicated to honouring the legacy of the Maratha Navy and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s contributions to maritime defence and security, as well as its historical connection to the modern Indian Navy .
