Many brave and courageous kings were born in India. But who does not know the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji, who prevented foreign forces from spreading his supremacy in India with his valor. Chhatrapati Shivaji was one of the brave rulers of India. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on 19 February 1630 in the Shivneri fort. The credit for laying the foundation of the Maratha Empire goes to Chhatrapati Shivaji. The birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji is also known as Shiv Jayanti and Shivaji Jayanti. Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated in the traditional way in Maharashtra. This day is a public holiday in Maharashtra. He is known for his bravery and strategies, from which he won many wars against the Mughals. He is known for Swaraj and Maratha heritage.

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It is believed that Shivaji was named after Lord Shiva, but it was not so, he was named after a goddess Shivai. Shivaji's mother worshiped Goddess Shivai to get the son and it is on whom Shivaji was named. Shivaji Maharaj was married on 14 May 1640 to Saibai Nimbalkar. Shivaji taught the war skills of Marathas like guerrilla warfare. He formed a very large army of Marathas.

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India's first heroic Maharaj Shivaji believed in people of all religions. Many Muslim soldiers were also in his army. His main goal was to defeat the Mughal army and establish the Maratha Empire. Shivaji also respected women. He opposed many violence, exploitation, and humiliation against women. Violations of women's rights resulted in punishment in his state.

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