Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2021: 7 fascinating realities about the heroic Maratha ruler

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was brought into the world on February 19, 1630, in Shivneri fortress in Junnar tehsil of Pune. There are innumerable stories of the Maratha hero lord's dauntlessness.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key Highlights :

• Shivaji was named after a nearby god – Goddess Shivai.
• Shivaji resuscitated old Hindu political thoughts and legal practices.
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a common ruler.

 

Mumbai: February 19, 2021 imprints the 391st birth commemoration of Shivaji Bhonsle, prominently known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The day is chiefly celebrated in Maharashtra.

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Brought into the world in Shivneri fortification in Junnar tehsil of Pune, Shivaji had a place with the Bhonsle-Maratha tribe. He set up the Maratha realm, with Raigarh as its capital. On June 6, 1974, he was delegated as the Chhatrapati – the King of Marathas.

Here are seven fascinating realities about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj:-

• Shivaji was not named after Lord Shiva. His name was gotten from the name of a local god – Goddess Shivai.
• Shivaji, during his life, occupied with the two threats and coalitions with the Sultanates of Golkonda and Bijapur, the Mughal Empire and European provincial forces.
• India's first-historically speaking naval force in the advanced time was worked by Shivaji to secure the shoreline of Maharashtra. The Maratha Navy monitored the Jaigad, Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg and different fortresses along the shore of Maharashtra.
• Shivaji, a sincere Hindu, never settled on his religion. Yet, he was a mainstream ruler as he likewise had confidence in tranquil concurrence of various religions. He never struck any strict spot during his standard.
• Shivaji resuscitated antiquated Hindu political thoughts and legal practices. He additionally effectively empowered Marathi language utilization.
• Dissimilar to numerous different rulers that India has seen, the Maratha fighter lord never permitted anybody to shame ladies. Culprits of wrongdoings against ladies, during his standard, were rebuffed carefully. Likewise, ladies of caught domains were not hurt.
• Shivaji's dad gave over to him a multitude of 2,000 warriors. Shivaji expanded its solidarity to 10,000 troopers. With his knowledge, he conceived guerilla strategies of fighting. Aurangzeb and his commanders called Shivaji a "Mountain Rat" as a result of his strategies. He would assault the Mughals and afterward return to his strongholds in the mountains.