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 carved out his own independent kingdom from the Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Confederacy .

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.

2 days ago · Shivaji Maharaj died on April 3, 1680, at the age of 52, at the Raigarh fort after suffering from an illness. After his death, there was a feud on accession between his eldest son Sambhaji and his third wife, Soyarabai, who wanted his 10-year-old son, Rajaram, on the throne. Sambhaji brought down Rajaram and sat on the throne on June 20, 1680.

3 days ago · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was one of the greatest and smartest kings, who founded a Hindu kingdom in India in the 17th century. His life was full of such dramatic events that many people believe he was an incarnation of God. His entire life was dedicated to building a kingdom that he called Hindavi Swarajya. Name: Shri Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale.

3 days ago · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj stands as one of the most visionary and influential leaders in Indian history. The founder of the Maratha Empire, he pioneered the concept of Hindavi Swaraj—self-rule for the indigenous people—at a time when foreign and oppressive regimes dominated the Indian subcontinent.His legacy as a warrior, administrator, and statesman ...

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. He created an independent and sovereign state in the Maharashtra region.

Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire in the Indian subcontinent. This article describes Shivaji's life from his birth until the age of 19 years (1630–1649). Shivaji was born at the hill fort of Shivneri on 1 March 1630, which corresponds to 19 February 1630 of …

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, he grew up at a time when India was ruled by Muslims, …

Shivaji took administrative ideas from ancient Indian political writers as he consulted Mahabharata and Sukraniti and found that government should be vested in the hands of a council of ministers.