Chatrapati Shivaji

Chatrapati Shivaji Biography For Students

Chatrapati Shivaji, was the son of Shahji Bhosle and Jijabai. He was born on 19th February, 1630. As a young boy he learnt to read and write, wrestling riding and many other physical arts. Shivaji was deeply religious and hated the Muslim rulers.

Name: Shivaji Bhonsale I (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj)
Born: 19 February 1630 – Shivneri Fort, Ahmadnagar Sultanate (present-day Pune, Maharashtra, India)
Spouse:
  • Sai Bhonsale
  • Soyarabai
  • Putalabai
  • Sakvarbai
  • Kashibai Jadhav
Parents: Father – Shahaji; Mother – Jijabai
Religion: Hinduism
Died: 03 April 1680 (aged 50) – Raigad Fort, Mahad, Maratha Empire (present-day Maharashtra, India)

When he was just 18 years old, Shivaji captured the fort of Torna from the rulers of Bijapur. He raised an army of his own and captured many more forts. By the end of 1659, he ruled 40 forts, and had a huge army.

The Bijapur government sent Afzal Khan with an army of 10,000 men to fight against Shivaji. But Shivaji killed him. He and his Maratha soldiers captured the Bijapuri soldiers. This event made Shivaji very famous. Shivaji began to expand his territory further. He built new forts and gave grants to merchants and poor people. He was a kind and able ruler. He respected women very much, and worshiped Goddess Bhawani. Shivaji was also very brave and clever.

The Mughal ruler Aurangazeb wanted to capture Shivaji. Shivaji was defeated in the battle and brought to Agra. But he and his son escaped by hiding inside baskets of sweets. Shivaji disguised himself as a sanyasi and went to Allahabad.

Shivaji was crowned as the Maratha King in 1674, and took the title of Chatrapati Shivaji. He conquered more regions in the South and made himself very strong. He ruled for many more years, but fell ill and died on 3rd April, 1680. Shivaji is a great hero of history. He fought for the Hindus against the Mughal rulers. He loved his motherland. Such was the life of this great emperor.

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  1. “Shivaji was defeated in the battle and brought to Agra. But he and his son escaped by hiding inside baskets of sweets. Shivaji disguised himself as a sanyasi and went to Allahabad.”

    the information given here seems wrong as Shivaji Maharaj was invited for the celebration of Aurangzeb’s birthday. Even he and his son escaped from Aagra but not through the baskets of sweets. please publish the information which has got evidence and reference. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj not only fought for Hindus, but he fought for the people of this land without any discrimination.