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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 .
Subsequently, Mughal forces arrived at Surat, only to find the town defaced and looted by Shivaji's forces. [5] [6] [7] The viceroy of Gujarat, Mahabat Khan marched forth with an army to face Shivaji at Surat, but once Shivaji learnt of the army's movement his forces left the city, and Mahabat Khan turned back at Bharuch.
Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India [ edit ] Laine's 2003 book, Shivaji Maharaj: Hindu King in Islamic India , contained an offhand comment quoting an anecdote concerning Shivaji's parentage, as part of Laine's discussion of the mysteries of Shivaji's unclear relationship with his father. [ 3 ]
In 1642, Shivaji and his mother returned to Pune, after a formal presentation at the Bijapur court. [32] According to a doubtful narrative in Tarikh-i-Shivaji, Shahaji had developed a deep dislike for Jijabai's father Lakhuji Jadhav. After the death of his eldest son Sambhaji (or Shambhuji) at Kanakagiri in 1654, he declared that Shivaji - his ...
Subodh Bhave as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj alias the Maratha kingdom's founder and a Hindu warrior king who was known for his courage and the strategies to defeat Adilshahi and the Mughals in many of his battles. [7] Sharad Kelkar as Baji Prabhu Deshpande, the commander of Shivaji who anointed his own blood on the land of Swarajya. [8]
Bahirji Naik, (original name Bhairavnath Jadhav), was a 17th century Maratha spy and head of intelligence department in the army of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.Bahirji was honoured with title of "Naik" (transl. Chief) by King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj due to his great work.
During Shivaji's absence, Hambirrao Mohite, the new cavalry commander-in-chief, led successful raids into Moghul territories in Gujarat, extending as far as Broach, and safely bringing back his booty to Raygad.Meanwhile, the Sidi of Janjira launched a naval descent along Shivaji's coastline, further complicating the military situation and ...
Shivaji (1630–1680) was a Maratha aristocrat of the Bhonsle clan and was the founder of the Maratha state. [27] Shivaji led a resistance against the Sultanate of Bijapur in 1645 by winning the fort Torna, followed by many more forts, placing the area under his control and establishing Hindavi Swarajya (self-rule of Hindu people [26]).