History of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

FAMILY BACKGROUD OF SHIVAJI MAHARAJ   Father Shahaji Mother Jijabai Religion Hinduism Shivaji was devoted to his mother  Jijabai , who was deeply religious. His studies of the Hindu epics, the  Ramayana  and the  Mahabharata , also influenced his lifelong defence of Hindu values. He was deeply interested in religious teachings, and regularly sought the company of Hindu saints. Shahaji, meanwhile had married a second wife, Tuka Bai from the  Mohite  family. Having made peace with the Mughals, ceding them six forts, he went to serve the Sultanate of Bijapur. He moved Shivaji and Jijabai from Shivneri to Pune and left them in the care of his  jagir  administrator,  Dadoji Konddeo , who has been credited with overseeing the education and training of young Shivaji. Many of Shivaji's comrades, and later a number of his soldiers, came from the  Maval  region, including Yesaji Kank, Suryaji Kakade, Baji Pasalkar,  Baji Pr...

  Forts That Prove Shivaji Maharaj Was The Greatest Ruler Maharashtra Ever Had Shivaji Maharaj, Maharashtra’s greatest warrior king known for his excellent military and guerilla warfare, is often cited as Maharashtra’s pride. His well-executed administration along with strategic planning, led him to a road of victories. He was the pioneer of building India’s first-ever navy to protect Maharashtra’s coast. Adulated for his tactical governance, disciplined military, kindness and high respect for women, Shivaji Maharaj was attributed to have had a control of almost 360 forts in his reign in Marathwada. As you meander through the Western Ghats and the Konkan Coast, you will see mountains crowned with fortifications and beautiful fortresses floating over the Arabian Sea. Most of them lay neglected and unattended. Pledge to take care of these forts as they are all Maharashtra’s pride. Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha, Garja Maharashtra Majha. 1. Torna The first feather on his royal crown, Torna...

  The Life Story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has been adorned on many stamps of India .     I n 1961, India Post issued a 15 Naya paisa commemorative stamp of Shivaji riding a horse. Another commemorative   stamp of Shivaji ’s coronation or ‘Rajya-Abhishek was issued in 1974. This   30 paise 1980 stamp   depicts Shivaji as a regal and just ruler against the backdrop of Raigad Fort. It was issued on his 300th death anniversary. The most beautiful stamp of all is perhaps this stamp of 1999. It portrays mothe rly affection between young Shivaji and his mother Jijabai who was the most influential as well extremely important character in the Life Story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.   Shivaji Maharaj established a competent and progressive civil rule with the help of a disciplined military and well-structured administrative organizations. He also introduced new military tactics which pioneered guerrilla warfare methods. He was clever enough to establish...

                    Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj C hhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (February 19, 1627 - April 3, 1680) is a principle of effulgence, rather a divine inspiration. He is certainly not human, he is God. Shivaji Maharaj is a Primal God who took birth in a divine and pure culture. In history, no other religion has produced such an immaculate personality. One has yet to see a monarch who despite being powerful did not use his powers to torment, who despite being glorified was not arrogant, who conquered valorous enemies and who despite being a human functioned as a God Shivaji Maharaj Biography Some records claim Shivaji’s date of birth as 6 April 1627 but 19 February 1630 is the official version. Shivaji Jayanti is observed on this day. Shivaji was born to Shahaji Bhonsle, a Maratha general who held the jagirs of Pune and Supe under the Bijapur Sultanate. Shivaji’s mother was Jijabai, a pious woman whose religious qualities had a pr...