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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 .
He is well known for searching first known image of Shivaji. [1] [2] Before this image, the look of Shivaji was not known to people. With research of many years he wrote first full-proof biography of Sambhaji, son of Shivaji and second Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire. This book technically clarified the image of Sambhaji.
It is historically significant because it was the first fort captured by Shivaji I in 1646, at the age of 16. The hill has an elevation of 1,403 metres (4,603 ft) above sea level, making it the highest hill-fort in the district. The name derives from Prachanda (Marathi for huge or massive) and gad (Marathi for fort). [1]
These records, especially the Marathi-language bakhars, contain several stories that are historically unreliable. [1] Shivaji's parents, Shahaji and Jijabai, [2] had lost several other children in infancy. Shivaji was born on 1 March 1630, which corresponds to 19 February 1630 of the Julian calendar, at the hill fort of Shivneri. Jijabai named ...
Mavala (plural mavale in Marathi) was a name used for people of the hilly Maval region [1] west of the present day Indian city of Pune.It was in the Maval that the 17th century Maratha leader, Shivaji, first established his power base that later developed into the Maratha kingdom.
Shiv Jayanti, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj festival, is a festival and public holiday of the Indian state of Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated on February 19, celebrating the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj , the first Chhatrapati of the Marathas .
Sambhaji Maharaj wanted to modernize the Maratha Navy. Hence he allied with the Arab naval commander Jange Khan. Sambhaji Maharaj invited him to Konkan to train the Maratha Navy in quick ship building and usage of artillery. Jange Khan accepted the offer and stayed with his troops in Konkan for six months in 1681.
Shivaji maharaj was born at the fort on 19 February 1630, and spent his childhood there. Inside the fort is a small temple dedicated to goddess Shivai Devi (some accounts gives us information that name shivaji came from the name of the fort i.e. Shivneri), [2] after whom Shivaji was named. The English traveller Fraze visited the fort in 1673 ...