10 Interesting Facts About Shivaji Maharaj

Interesting Facts About Shivaji Maharaj "Father of The Indian Navy"

Shivaji Maharaj, born on February 19, 1630, in Pune, was the son of Jijabai and Shahaji Bhosale.

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He was named after a local deity, Shivai.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is known as "The Father of the Indian Navy".

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Shivaji Maharaj displayed the qualities of a fighter from a young age.

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Shivaji Maharaj started with 2,000 soldiers from his father and grew them to 10,000, knowing the importance of a strong army.

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Shivaji is well-known for his strategic guerrilla tactics against enemies.

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He was crowned the first King of Marathas on June 6, 1674, at Raigadh.

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Shivaji Maharaj had a dream of a fair government, and he called it 'Hindavi Swaraj'.

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Shivaji Maharaj welcomed followers of all religions.

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It's believed that Shivaji Maharaj's sword, 'The Bhawani Sword', was given by Goddess Tulja Bhawani.

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