Shivaji Maharaj Dinvishesh

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Shiva Day Special | Special dates and information about the time of Shivaji Maharaj Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale (19 February 1630 to 3 April 1680) He was the founder of the Maratha Empire which lasted till 1818 and in its heyday occupied a large part of the Indian subcontinent.
People call him Shivrai, Shivaji Maharaj or Raje.
This son of the Bhosle clan established the Maratha Swarajya by waging a historic struggle against the Adilshahi of Bijapur and the Mughal Empire.
Shivaji established an independent Maratha state with Raigad as its capital.
He was crowned as Chhatrapati in 1674.In Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Shivaji is known by many names like Shivaji Raja, Shivaji Raje, Shivba, Shivbaraje, Shiva, Shivrai, Shiva.
Shivajis birthday is celebrated as Shiva Jayanti.
Shivaji and his son Sambhaji are jointly referred to as Shiv Shambhu.
Shivajis reign is also called Shivakal.On the strength of a disciplined army and a well-organized administration, Shivaji established a powerful and progressive state.
He successfully used the technique of guerrilla poetry, using geography, surprisingly fast movements, and precise attacks that demoralize formidable enemies.
Shivaji Maharaj raised an army of one lakh soldiers from a small detachment of 2,000 soldiers received from his father.
In addition to repairing forts on the coast and inland, he also built many forts.
He encouraged the use of Marathi language in governance.Sawangadi of Shivaji Maharaj in Mavla and other famous MavlasKanhoji JedheBajiprabhu DeshpandeMurarbaji DeshpandeNetaji PalkarBaji PasalkarJiva Mahala: A postage stamp with a picture of Jiva Mahala has also been issued.Tanaji MalusareHambirrao MohiteCommander-in-Chief of Shivaji MaharajNetaji PalkarPrataprao GujarHambirrao MohiteKhanderao Kadam