October 24th 2018

Biography of Shivaji Maharaj

Chhatrapati Shivaji ‘ The strongest opposition to the Mughal Empire was by the Marathas under the leadership of Shivaji. In the rise of Shivaji and the Marathas the Mughals lust for increasing their Empire, anti-Hindu policy and religious orthodox policy were the important factors. Religious leaders like Saint Tukaram, Ram Das, Vaman Pandit, and Eknath sowed the seeds of a national religion among the Marathas. The feeling of national religion played an important role in arousing the feeling of nationalism among Marathas. Chhatrapati Shivaji was born on 20 April 1627 AD. -in the Hilly fort of Shivner in Maharashtra. His mother’s name was Jeejabai and father’s name was Shahji Bhonsle. Shivaji received the education of the Hindu religion from his mother and teacher and guardian Dadaji Konddev. During his childhood, he also received a military education. He learned the lessons of honesty, bravery, and righteousness from his mother. Shivaji did not like his father serving under the Sultan of Bijapur. Therefore, he fought against the Sultan and organized an army. He won the first Fort Torana in 1646 AD.from Bijapur. He got fort Raigarh constructed five miles east of Torana. He won one fort after the other. He won over Chakan, Kondana, Purandar, Jawali, Konkan, etc. The Sultan of Bijapur sent Afzal Khan under the pretext of talks for peace. Shivaji expected Afzal Khan’s designs and killed him. Aurangzeb made several plans to trap Shivaji but was unsuccessful. Disappointed after many defeats Aurangzeb sent the famous military commander Raja Jai Singh against Shivaji. There were many confrontations between the armies of Jai Singh and Shivaji but as there was no outcome both the sides signed the Treaty of Purandhara in 1665 A. D Shivaji went to meet Aurangzeb with Raja Jai Singh but Aurangzeb treacherously imprisoned him. Aurangzeb wanted to kill him in jail Shivaji pretended to be ill. He started distributed sweets amongst saints to get their blessings. One day Shivaji and his son Sambhaji escaped from Agra in one of the sweet baskets. Aurangzeb became angry with Shivaji's safe escape. Shivaji was crowned in 1674 and became Chhatrapati. He made Raigarh his capital After his coronation Shivaji organized the entire state and its administrative system, Shivaji’s administration was based on public welfare. In his administration Ashtapradhan was important. By Ashtapradhan is meant the eight ministers who were responsible towards Shivaji. He died in 1680 AD. In management and administration, Shivaji attained the highest success. He built a powerful state. Shivaji played an important role in routing out Mughal power from southern India. After Shivaji his successors Shahji, Raja Ram Sahu, Tarabai etc. continued their struggle against the Mughals. Later, the Peshwas become powerful. It carried the goal with which Shivaji laid the foundation of the Maratha State forward by the Maratha Commanders.

Biography of Shivaji Maharaj

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