Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the visionary founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. While his birth is celebrated in February, June 6th marks the anniversary of his formal coronation at Raigad Fort in 1674, where he was bestowed with the title 'Chhatrapati'.
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The Coronation on June 6, 1674, signified the formal establishment of 'Hindavi Swarajya', a sovereign Hindu state in the face of Mughal and Adil Shahi dominance.
He pioneered guerrilla warfare (Ganimi Kava) and built a formidable naval force, earning the title 'Father of Indian Navy'.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
नाव / Name Chhatrapati Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsle
Born 19/02/1630
Shivneri Fort, Maharashtra
Died 03/04/1680
Raigad Fort, Maharashtra
Age (at death) 50 years old
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