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Shiv Jayanti, also known as Shivaji 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 I, the first Chhatrapati of the Marathas. He established Hindavi Swarajya (Hindavī Svarājya; "Self-Rule of the hindavi people"). Some people ...
Shivaji was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri, near Junnar, which is now in Pune district. Scholars disagree on his date of birth; the Government of Maharashtra lists 19 February as a holiday commemorating Shivaji's birth (Shivaji Jayanti). [a] [26] [27] Shivaji was named after a local deity, the Goddess Shivai Devi. [28] [29]
Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire in the Indian subcontinent. This article describes Shivaji's life from his birth until the age of 19 years (1630–1649). Shivaji was born at the hill fort of Shivneri on 1 March 1630, which corresponds to 19 February 1630 of the Julian calendar used by the
His works are mostly based on the life of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the 17th-century founder of the Maratha Empire; as a result he is called Shiv-Shahir ("Shivaji's bard"). [4] He is mostly known for his popular play on Shivaji, Jaanta Raja. Purandare also studied the history of the Peshwas of Pune.
Tanaji was with Shivaji Maharaj around the time when he took his pledge at Rayareshwar temple to establish a sovereign kingdom. He was the commander of Maratha troops in the Battle of Jawali [3] and also in the Battle of Pratapgarh, where Shivaji Maharaj killed Afzal Khan. [citation needed] Final Battle and Death
“Kantara” star Rishab Shetty has signed on to portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in director Sandeep Singh’s upcoming historical drama “The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ...
Hindavi Swarajya (Hindavī Svarājya; "self-rule of Hindu people" [1] [2] [3]) is a term attributed to Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom. [3] After Shivaji's death, the term swarajya came into widespread use, without "Hindavi" but rather associated with "Maratha".
In the letter, Shivaji asserted his right to a portion of their father Shahaji's estate, which had been under Vyankoji's control since Shahaji's death. Although Shivaji demanded an equitable resolution, he also expressed a willingness to negotiate an amicable settlement, demonstrating his desire to maintain familial harmony despite asserting ...