THE REAL WARRIOR

Author : Tanishqua Deshmukh

Shivaji Maharajis the founder ofMaratha dynasty.and a warrior king of Maharashtra. He is known asChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born in the Shivneri Fort inMaharashtraon 19 February 1630 to motherJijabaiand fatherShahaji Rage bhosale. It is said that mother Jijabai to goddessShivaionShivneri Fortfor a brave son and kept her son name asShivaji.

At 15 years, he conquered the Torna Fort. The Chakan fort and the Kondana Fort were taken by bribing the Adil Shahi governor. Afzal Khan tried to attempt treachery with Raje Shivaji, Shivaji killed him with Tiger claws. He became the biggest enemy ofMughalEmperor Aurangzeb. He was arrested in Agra Fort by Aurangzeb, but he escaped by using great wits. In 1674 he was coronated.

In late March 1680, Shivaji Raje fell ill with fever anddysenterydisease, dying around 3–5 April 1680 at the age of 52, on the eve ofHanuman Jayanti. Rumors followed his death, with Muslims believing he had died because of a curse fromJan Muhammad of Jalna. Some also believe that his second wife,Soyarabai, poisoned him so that his crown might pass to her 10-year-old sonRajaram.

After Shivaji's Raje death, the widowed Soyarabai made plans with various ministers of the administration to crown her son Rajaram rather than her prodigal stepson Sambhaji. On 21 April 1680, ten-year-old Rajaram was installed on the throne. However, Sambhaji Raje took possession of theRaigad Fortafter killing the commander. On 18 June, he acquired control of Raigad, and formally ascended the throne on 20 July.
Lets salute such warriors and atleast try to plant one tree and keep environment healthy...

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