✔ Celebrating the birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior!
✔ – Born on:February 19, 1630 (or 1627, as per some sources)
– Birthplace: Shivneri Fort, Maharashtra
– Parents: Shahaji Bhosale & Jijabai
Birth & Early Life
– Shivaji Maharaj dreamed of a self-ruled Hindu kingdom.
– He fought against Mughal and Adilshahi rule to establish Swarajya.
Vision of Swarajya
– He built and captured over 370 forts across India.
– Famous forts: Raigad, Pratapgad, Sinhagad, Rajgad.
The Fort Buildet
– Defeated Afzal Khan of the Adilshahi Sultanate.
– Used strategic guerrilla warfare to outsmart larger armies.
Battle of Pratapgad (1659)
– Captured by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
– He escaped using a brilliant disguise plan inside fruit baskets.
Escape from Agra (1666)
– Crowned as Chhatrapati at Raigad Fort.
– Established Hindavi Swarajya (Self-rule).
Coronation as Chhatrapati (1674)
–Introduced guerrilla warfare, swift cavalry attacks, and navy expansion.
–Built a strong navy to protect the Konkan coast.
Shivaji’s Military Strategies
– Inspired later freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Veer Savarkar.
– Remembered as a symbol of bravery, justice, and governance.
Legacy & Influence
- Shiv Jayantiis celebrated with grand processions and cultural events.