Shivaji I was the founder of the Maratha Empire which later become the Maratha Confederacy. Shivaji offered passage and his service to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb to invade the declining Sultanate of Bijapur.

3 days ago · Shivaji continued to expand his empire until his death on April 3, 1680. His legacy endured through his son, Sambhaji, and later through the Peshwas, who carried forward his vision, resisting Mughal dominance and shaping India’s political landscape. Shivaji Maharaj is revered today as one of the greatest leaders in Indian history.

Feb 12, 2025 · 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.

3 days ago · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was one of the greatest Hindu kings who fought against many enemies and carved a Hindu kingdom in India.

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.

Shivaji Maharaj (Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsale) was the founder of the Maratha Empire. He was born in the Shivneri Fort in Maharashtra probably on 19 February 1630. Shivaji is one of the revered historical figures of Maharashtra .

3 days ago · Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Auranzeb’s hold by pretending penance and sending out food for the poor after feigning illness. Shivaji Maharaj and his army used guile, tactics, disguises, surprise attacks, and secret escape routes to win over the enemies. He was the first to introduce naval forces.

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated every year on February 19 to honour the birth of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha warrior and founder of the Maratha Empire. Born in 1630 at Shivneri Fort, he is remembered for his bravery, military tactics, and vision of Swarajya (self-rule).

Nov 15, 2024 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, one of India’s most revered and legendary rulers, was born on February 19, 1630, in the hill fort of Shivneri, located in present-day Maharashtra.

The way Shivaji protected the tillers of the soil and encouraged agriculture which formed the backbone of Maratha’s economy, the keen interest that he showed in developing trade, commerce, and industry in his dominions, and the various judicious measures that he took to augment the state finances, clearly prove that Shivaji had a good sense ...