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Personality Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ
BRAVE WARRIOR, POPULAR RULER,
AND BRILIANT STRATEGIST
Many heroes have graced India with BORN: FEBRUARY 19, 1630
their extraordinary bravery, sacrifice, and
dedication. Shivaji's name stands out among DIED: APRIL 3, 1680
them. Remembering Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj fills all Indians with pride. Shivaji is ith his coronation in 1674,
a name that means "brave warrior," "popular Shivaji Maharaj chased away
ruler," and "brilliant strategist." He was also Wthe foreign invaders with
the proclamation of Hindavi Swaraj.
very concerned about social issues and He worked for years to lay a strong
religious beliefs. Indians will never forget his foundation of Swaraj, Swadharma,
efforts to modernise the army, build a navy, and Swabhasha in India, on which our
replace Persian as the official language with country built a strong structure. From
Marathi and Sanskrit, and drive out foreign a common man to attaining the title of
invaders in the 18th century. India will always Chhatrapati, Shivaji Maharaj won many
battles with his courage and intelligence,
be grateful for his sacrifices. including the capture of several hill forts
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