Shivaji offered passage and his service to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb to invade the declining Sultanate of Bijapur.

Shivaji (1627/30–1680) was the founder of the Maratha kingdom of India. He reigned as its king from 1674 to 1680. His kingdom’s security was based on religious toleration and on the …

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He is considered to be one of the greatest warriors of his time and even today, stories of his exploits …

Apr 5, 2025 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was one of the greatest and brightest kings, who founded a Hindu kingdom in India in the 17th century. His life was full of such dramatic events …

Jun 24, 2024 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj established the Maratha kingdom in India, promoting unity among different religious groups, including Brahmans, Marathas, and Prabhus. As the …

Shivaji Maharaj was a devout Hindu, yet he was also a secular ruler who respected all religions. He protected temples and places of worship belonging to all communities in his kingdom.

Shivaji I was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. Shivaji inherited a jagir from his father who served as a retainer for the Sultanate of Bijap...

Feb 19, 2025 · Shivaji continued to expand his empire until his death on April 3, 1680. His legacy endured through his son, Sambhaji, and later through the Peshwas, who carried forward his …

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630-1680) was a prominent 17th-century Indian king and warrior. He is renowned as the founder of the Maratha Empire, a powerful Hindu kingdom that …

Shivaji grew up amidst the hills and valleys of the Pune region under the guidance of his mother Raajmata Jijabai. His mother taught him the stories of the Hindu epics and scriptures such as …