Essay on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: An Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was an important part of the Indian Independence movement. He expanded the Maratha military to establish victory in various places like the Torna Fort, Panhala Fort, etc. On February 19, 1630, was born the brave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the Shivneri Fort, Pune. He was born to Jija Bai and Shahji Bhosle. He practiced the Deccan administrative practices in his administration. ‘Astapradhan’ was a group of eight ministers appointed by him for assistance.
Shivaji Maharaj captured the Torana Fort at the age of 16 years. Following this, he captured other important locations like Raigarh and Pratapgarh. Because of these victories, the Sultan of Bijapur imprisoned his father. In AD 1659, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj attacked Bijapur itself. The Sultan of Bijapur made an attempt to attack Shivaji in vain. In 1662, the Sultan made a peace treaty with Shivaji. He then became an independent ruler of the areas he conquered.
In AD 1674, Shivaji Maharaj was crowned as Chhatrapati in Raigarh. Later, he was awarded the title of ‘Haidava Dharmodharka’. The importance of this event is that eventually, it led to legitimizing the right to collect revenue and impose tax on the people.
From AD 1676 to AD 1679, he conquered Gingee, Vellore, and various other forts in Karnataka.
In 1680, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj died. He died at the age of 50. The reason for his death is still unsure.