Chhatrapati Shivaji

Chhatrapati Shivaji was a great king and brave warrior. He was born on 19th february 1630 at Shivneri Fort in Pune, Maharashtra.His father Shahaji Bhonsle and mother Jijabai. He got best qualities of his character from his mother and Guru Ramdas. Dadaji kond deva was the teacher of Shivaji. Shivaji was the founder of the Marathi Empire in western India.

Shivaji always believed in equality and justice.He had also strictly warned his solders not to harm or disrespect to women.The battle technique of shivaji was called Guerrilla Warfare. The technique are still used in modren days.He introduced the concept of Ashtha Pradhan Mandal where each minister has particular responsibilities. He was the biggest enemy of Mugal Emperor Aurangzeb. At the age of 15, he gathered trusted soldiers which were called “Mavlas” and pledged to establish the swarajya,self governance.They were highly inspired to shivaji and ready to sacrifice their lives for the swarajya and shivaji.

After the death of Shahaji,Shivaji Maharaj started his conquest again. Adil shah(ruled the Sultanate of Bijapur) ordered his commander Afzal Khan to plan a murder and eradicate shivaji. Afzal acted as a friend to gain his confidence and kill him. Shivaji was one step ahead,he killed Afzal Khan.This battle technique was the major weapon of Shivaji Maharaj and it was called “Guerrilla warfare”.Later real battle started with the Mughal Emperor.There are so many acts of bravery of Shivaji Maharaj such as his clever escape from the Aurangzeb arrest in Agra and so many other.

Shivaji Maharaj was crowned as the king of Marathas on June 6,1674.He introduced the collection pf two taxes called the Chauth and Sardeshmukhi. He encourged women’s liberty and respected them atmost. He had also strictly warned his soldiers not to cause harm or disrespect to women. In late March, Shivaji fell ill with fever and dysentery.He died on 3rd April,1680 in Raigad.

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