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1. 𝖈𝖍𝖍𝖆𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖕𝖆𝖙𝖎 𝖘𝖍𝖎𝖛𝖆𝖏𝖎 𝖒𝖆𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖆𝖏 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕲𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖙 𝕸𝖆𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖍𝖆 𝕽𝖚𝖑𝖊𝖗 [1630-1680]

2. Maratha Empire • The Maratha Empire or the Maratha Confederacy was a power that dominated a large portion of the Indian subcontinent in the 18th century. • The empire formally existed from 1674 with the coronation of Shivaji as the Chhatrapati and ended in 1818 with the defeat of Peshwa Bajirao II. • Shivaji was the founder of Maratha Empire. • Shivaji was the 1 st King of Maharashtra.

3. Shivaji’s Birth • Shivaji was born on 19 th of February 1630 at Shivneri Fort, Shivneri, Ahmadnagar Sultanate (present day- Maharashtra, India). • Shivaji’s Mother - Jijabai • Shivaji’s Father - Shahji Bhosale • Shivaji’s Elder Brother - Sambhaji Shahji Bhosale

4. • As a servant of Bijapur, Shahaji was deputed in southern Deccan after 1636, and did not see Shivaji for several years. • Shivaji and his mother remained in Pune in northern Deccan, where Shahaji's subordinate Dadoji Kondadeo administered the family's jagir in Shivaji's name. • As a teenager, Shivaji started acting independently of the Bijapur government, against the advice of Shahaji and Dadoji. • He captured several hill forts at the expense of other vassals of Bijapur, and by the age of 15, started calling himself a KING. Shivaji’s Teenage

5. • Shivaji's early training probably included what was expected of the son of a jagirdar- some reading and writing, horse-riding, martial arts, and religious practice. • Dadoji personally trained Shivaji, and also appointed a good teacher for him. As a result, Shivaji became skilled in "fighting, riding, and other accomplishments". • Shivaji had become "very learned" by the age of 10 years. • He listened to the recitations of the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. • The political and moral lessons from these epics greatly impressed his young mind. • He was deeply interested in religious teachings and sought the society of Hindu and Muslim saints wherever he went. Education and Training

6. • Shivaji had eight wives, whose names are- Saeebai, Soyarabai, Putalabai, Sakvarbai, Sagunabai, Kashibai, Laxmibai and Gunwantabai. • Saeebai is widely believed to have been his first wife and the one he was most attached to. • Saeebai was his favourite wife till he died. • During their nineteen years of marriage, Saibai and Shivaji became parents of four children- Sakavarbai (Sakhubai), Ranubai, Ambikabai and Sambhaji. Shivaji’s Marriage Life

7. • Shivaji is the Great and Powerful Maratha Ruler • Shivaji has good experience in the warfare techniques. • This enabled him to fight war against Mughals and other kingdoms. • He had the efficient Military Administration in his kingdom. • He believed in the idea of Swaraj, which was proved beneficial for him in maintaining a relationship with people. • He was the first Indian Ruler to have a strong Navy. • He maintained by powerful and dynamic spy system. • These spy gives information about the enemy. Shivaji’s Life as a King

8. • The first feather on his royal crown, Torna was Shivaji’s premiere conquest at the young age of 16. • Having rechristened it to Prachandgad, Shivaji Maharaj constructed monuments on its massive spread. Torna Fort, Pune, Maharashtra.

9. • After scaling a steep cliff and fighting a brutal battle against the Mughals, Tanaji Malusare lost his life. His brother took charge and won over the fort. • Grieving this loss, Shivaji Maharaj remorsefully said, “Gad aala, pan Sinha gela” – We won the fort, but lost the lion. • This explains the name and its importance in the pages of Maratha history. Sinhagad, Pune, Maharashtra.

10. • An epoch-making fort in the history of Maharashtra, Raigad was the capital of the Maratha Empire. • It was here that the royal coronation of Shivaji Maharaj as the official king of the Maratha Empire took place. • Although the fort was purloined and wrecked by the Britishers in 1818, much of its glory still remains. • Shivaji Maharaj breathed his last in this fort. Raigad Fort, Raigad, Maharashtra.

11. • A 17th century fort, Shivneri is the birthplace of Shivaji Maharaj. • The fort carries small temple of Goddess Shivai Devi after whom he was named. Shivneri Fort, Pune, Maharashtra.

12. • A beautiful and an impregnable sea fort, Vijaydurg is considered one of Shivaji’s best victories. • Used as an anchor for Maratha warships, Vijaydurg is encircled by the Waghotan creek. Vijaydurg Fort, Vijaydurg, Maharashta.

13. • The erstwhile capital of the Maratha Empire, Shivaji Maharaj made many commandments and led history-defining moments from here. • He spent almost 26 years of his life here. • The fort has seen many epoch-making events like the burial of Afzal Khan's head, the birth of Shivaji's son Rajaram, the death of Shivaji's Queen Saibai, and the return of Shivaji from Agra. Rajgad Fort, Gunjavane, Maharashtra.

14. • Once a powerful naval base for the Maratha Kingdom, this sea fort now remains a beautiful history. • It impregnates the only temple dedicated to Shivaji Maharaj and also preserves his footprints. • It is a popular tourist destination and ferries are available to reach this place. Sindhudurg Fort, Coast of Maharashtra, occupies an islet in Arabian Sea.

15. • Pratapgad is famous for the encounter between Shivaji and the mighty Afzal Khan. • It was here that Shivaji’s true reign began after he defeated Afzal Khan, making this fort one of the most important events in the Maratha history. Pratapgad, Hinjawadi, Maharashtra.

16. • Having conquered this fort twice by Shivaji Maharaj, Lohagad held its prime importance due to its strategic location. • The trade route to Khandala was guarded from here. Lohagad, Lonovala, Maharashtra.

17. • The history of Panhala is closely linked with the history of the Maratha empire, and with its founder, chatrapati Shivaji. • Panhala is the only fort where chatrapati Shivaji spent more than 500 days, other than his childhood homes. • It was Maratha State capital until 1782 and in 1827 it became part of the British Empire. Panhala Fort, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

18. • The fort was constructed by Bahmani kings who ruled from 1347-1527. • Later, it came under the Adil Shahi dynasty and was then captured by Chhatrapati Shivaji, Maharashtra's famous warrior king. • He requested his guru, Samarth Ramdas, to set up an ashram within the fort, which was named Sajjangad, or “fort of good men". Sajjangad Fort, Satara, Maharashtra.

19. • Purandar Fort is known as the birthplace of Sambhaji, the son of Shivaji. • The Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb, sent his general Jai Singh to besiege Shivaji's fortress at Purandar. • After Mughal forces killed Maratha General Murarbaji on June 2nd, 1665, Shivaji surrendered and gave up 23 of his fortresses. • Shivaji Maharaj handed over twenty-three forts including Purandar. Purandar Fort, Gherapurandar, Maharashtra.

20. Administrations:- • Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ’s system of administration was largely borrowed from the administrative practice of the Deccani states. • Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj designated eight ministers, sometimes called the ‘Ashtapradhan’ , each minister being directly responsible to the ruler. • Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj preferred to give salaries in cash to the regular soldiers; however sometimes the chiefs received revenue grants (saranjam) • Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was not only a deserving general and a skillful strategist, but he was also a shrewd diplomat and laid the foundation of a strong state by curbing the power of the deshmukhs.

21. Leadership qualities- • An effective Organizer • A great military strategist • Purity of Character • Noble • Respect for other’s Faith • Brave Soldier • Inspiring Leader • An Obidient son • Regenerator of Hindus • A truly shared vision for home land

22. Achievements- • Clash with the Mughals • Afzals’ Death • Attack on Shaista Khan • Battle of Pratapgarh • Battle of Kolhapur • Siege of Panhala and Battle of Pavan • Khind • Treaty of Purandar • Arrest in Agra and Escape

23. An innovater and an able commander • He successfully used effective tactics • Strategic expansion of territories and forts • Formation of highly mobile cavalry • Infantry units • Adaptation of strategic battle plans and formations, whereby he succeeded in out- manoeuvring, time and again, his vastly bigger ad highly determined enemies.

24. Skills • Shivaji Maharaj’s kingdom served as a Hindu bulwark against Mughal powers within India • His brilliant strategic-(Gamini kava) • Tactical management on battlefields • Acute management • Administrative skills helped him to lay the foundations of the future Maratha Empire in India.

25. Attack of Shaistha • Delhi sent a person to bring Shivaji Raje dead or alive was Shaistha Khan • Shaistha is lucky because He just lost only fingers

26. Traits of his great leadership • Democratic- his policies were clearly defined for only and only welfare of society • Inspired his own people • Paternalistic • Fair administration-taxation • Thinking out of the box • Sharp brain and good presence of mind’s • great vision • Superb spy network

27. Shivaji Maharaj’s Death • Maratha Veer Shivaji Maharaj died at 12 noon, 3rd April, in 1680 at Raigad, after managing a fever for three days. • He died because of contracting an illness Bloody Flux, Intestinal anthrax on the eve of Hanuman Jayanti. • Putalabai, the childless eldest of the surviving wives of Shivaji committed sati by jumping into his funeral pyre.

28. India Lost a GREAT SON but he’s still alive in our hearts :-)