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

Oct 9, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

Jan 24, 2025 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is one of India’s most revered historical figures, celebrated as a brave and visionary leader who laid the foundation of the Maratha Empire. His …

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 …

Dec 21, 2024 · Shivaji Maharaj transformed into a formidable warlord overnight, armed with the army of Bijapur’s horses, firearms, and ammunition. Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, gave 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 Maharaj was the founder of the Hindu Maratha Empire in the Indian subcontinent. This article describes Shivaji Maharaj's life from his birth until the age of 19 years (1630–1649).

Shivaji, or Sivaji, (born Feb. 19, 1630, or April 1627, Shivner, Pune, India—died April 3, 1680, Raigad), Indian king (r. 1674–80), founder of the Maratha kingdom of India. A devout Hindu, …