Shivaji I (Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsale, Marathi pronunciation: [ʃiˈʋaːdʑiː ˈbʱos (ə)le]; c. 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680) [6] was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. [7] Shivaji …

Oct 9, 2025 · Shivaji (1627/30–1680) 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 …

Apr 5, 2025 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was one of the greatest and brightest kings, who founded a Hindu kingdom in India in the 17th century. His life was full of such dramatic events …

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 …

Jun 24, 2024 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj established the Maratha kingdom in India, promoting unity among different religious groups, including Brahmans, Marathas, and Prabhus. As the …

Dec 21, 2024 · Shivaji Maharaj transformed into a formidable warlord overnight, armed with the army of Bijapur’s horses, firearms, and ammunition. Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, gave the …

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630-1680) was a prominent 17th-century Indian king and warrior. He is renowned as the founder of the Maratha Empire, a powerful Hindu kingdom that …

Jan 24, 2025 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is one of India’s most revered historical figures, celebrated as a brave and visionary leader who laid the foundation of the Maratha Empire. His …

Shivaji I was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. Shivaji inherited a jagir from his father who served as a retainer for the Sultanate of Bijap...

Shivaji started his career by gathering bands of the hardy peasantry known as the Mavales and launching guerrilla wars against the Bijapur kingdom. At the age of 16, he captured the Torna …

Establishment of Swarajya: Shivaji Maharaj established the Maratha Empire with indomitable courage and strategic brilliance. He created Swarajya in a land dominated by the Mughal …

Shivaji is one of the revered historical figures of Maharashtra. He created an independent and sovereign state in the Maharashtra region. His mother, Rajmata Jijabai was the daughter of …

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 …

Shivaji, or Sivaji, (born Feb. 19, 1630, or April 1627, Shivner, Pune, India—died April 3, 1680, Raigad), Indian king (r. 1674–80), founder of the Maratha kingdom of India. A devout Hindu, …

Mar 22, 2025 · Today, Shivaji Maharaj is celebrated as a national hero whose contributions to justice, freedom, and self-determination continue to inspire generations. Shivaji’s reign laid the …

Nov 15, 2024 · On June 6, 1674, Shivaji was formally crowned as Chhatrapati (Emperor) in a grand ceremony at Raigad Fort. The coronation was significant not only for Shivaji but for the …

Feb 19, 2024 · Chhatrapati Shivaji stands as a pivotal figure in the annals of Indian history, symbolizing the indomitable spirit of resistance against oppression and the visionary …

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born on February 19, 1630, in Shivneri Fort, Pune, is widely celebrated as one of the most revered figures in Indian history. Notably, he founded the …

Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Hindu Maratha Empire in the Indian subcontinent. This article describes Shivaji Maharaj's life from his birth until the age of 19 years (1630–1649).

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Shivaji (Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsale; 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680) was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan. Shivaji established his independent kingdom from the …

Oct 14, 2025 · Southern California water leader Shivaji Deshmukh will be the next general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the nation’s largest drinking …