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The Execution of Sambhaji was a significant event in 17th-century Deccan India, where the second Maratha King was put to death by order of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The conflicts between the Mughals and the Deccan Sultanates, which resulted in the downfall of the Sultanates, paved the way for tensions between the Marathas and the Mughals.
Sambhaji (Sambhaji Bhonsle; Marathi pronunciation: [saːmbʱaːd͡ʒiˑ bʱoˑs (ə)leˑ]; c.14 May 1657 – 11 March 1689), also known as Shambhuraje was the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Kingdom, ruling from 1681 to 1689. He was the eldest son of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom.
Sambhaji led the Marathas for the first nine years of the Deccan Wars. Sambhaji was born in 1657 to Shivaji and his first wife, Saibai. He was trained in the art of warfare from a young age and was known for his bravery and military skills.
May 14, 2020 · Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti 2020: In his short rule spanning nine years, Sambhaji gained recognition for his valour and patriotism. He continues to be celebrated, particularly in Maharashtra, as the ruler who chose death over conversion.
Sambhaji was ambushed and captured by the Mughal troops on 1 February 1689. He and his advisor, Kavi Kalash, were taken to Bahadurgad by the imperial army, where they were executed by the Mughals on 21 March 1689. Aurangzeb had charged Sambhaji with attacks by Maratha forces on Burhanpur.
Oct 23, 2023 · Sambhaji Raje Bhosale was the full name of Chhatrapati Sambhaji. He was often called as Shambhu Raje was one of his popular Marathi names. Indian people glorified him with the title “Dharamveer” because of his devotion, love and sacrifice made for Hindu Dharma.
May 14, 2018 · Sambhaji was the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the first ruler/Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire and his first wife Saibai. Know more about Sambhaji Maharaj and other important events that took place on this day in history in this article.
Mar 10, 2023 · Sambhaji Bhosale, the eldest son of the Maratha Empire's founder, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was born in 1657 in Purandar fort near Pune, India. He succeeded...
In Aurangzeb: Emperor of India. Shivaji’s son Sambhaji was captured and executed in 1689 and his kingdom broken up. The Marathas, however, then adopted guerrilla tactics, spreading all over southern India amid a sympathetic population. The rest of Aurangzeb’s life was spent in laborious and fruitless sieges of forts in the Maratha… Read More.
May 15, 2024 · The life and legacy of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the valiant Maratha ruler known for his leadership, diplomatic prowess, and enduring sacrifice. A portrait of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
