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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 Confederacy.In 1674, he was formally crowned the Chhatrapati of his realm at Raigad Fort.. Throughout his life, Shivaji engaged in both alliances and hostilities with ...
Chhatrapati Shivaji, revered as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was a great Maratha ruler. Let’s take a look at his life history, Maratha Empire, administration and achievements. Cultural India: History of India: Chhatrapati Shivaji. Chhatrapati Shivaji. Name: Shivaji Bhonsle. Date of Birth: February 19, 1630. Birthplace: Shivneri Fort, Pune district, Maharashtra.
5 days ago · Shivaji (born February 19, 1630, or April 1627, Shivner, Poona [now Pune], India—died April 3, 1680, Raigad) was an individual who opposed the Mughal dynasty and founded the Maratha kingdom in 17th-century India.His kingdom’s security was based on religious toleration and on the functional integration of Brahmans, Marathas, and Prabhus.. Early life and exploits. Shivaji was descended from a line of prominent nobles. India at the time of his birth, in 1630, was under Muslim rule: the ...
4 days ago · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a great ruler who made his first military conquest at the very young age of 16, by attacking and capturing Torna Fort in the Bijapur Sultanate. It was followed by the conquest of other forts named Chakan, Kondana, and also Rajgad. Fearing his braveness Mohammed Adil Shah who was the Bijapur Sultanate imprisoned his father. ...
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a legendary Maratha king, who established the Maratha kingdom in western India. Brought up under the able guidance of his mother and his father’s administrator, Dadoji Konddeo, he became a brave and powerful warrior, with military training in various fighting techniques. He plunged into conquests of forts and territories at the young age of 16, carrying out a number of successful expeditions. ...
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. At the time of his birth, both the families of his father Shahaji and his mother Jijabai, served the Ahmednagar Sultanate in military and administrative ...
Feb 18, 2022 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Birth, Family, and Early Life. Born in Pune’s Shivneri Fort in 1630 on February 19, Shivaji was the son of Shahji Bhosle and Jija Bai.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj planned to carry his army to the east coast in the South and conquer the province of Adilshahi Karnataka. He undertook Karnataka expedition in 1677. Karnataka was long famous for its riches. At the same time it was ill-defended by the Adilshah. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj went to Golkonda to meet the Qutubshah. He entered into a treaty of friendship with him. In April 1677 he set out for the Adilshahi Karnataka.
The Swaraj established by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj comprised of large areas of Nashik, Pune, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Raigad, and Thane districts of Maharashtra. It also included parts of the Belgaum, Karwar, and Dharwad districts of Karnataka and Jinjee and Vellore. He set up an efficient and sound system for the administration of this Swaraj. The administration was divided into eight departments.
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. He is celebrated as one of the most formidable warriors of his era and is still remembered through folklore for his remarkable exploits.
