Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Shivaji Maharaj was born on 19 February 1627 at Shivnari Fort, Maharashtra. He belongs to a Maratha family. He is an inspiration for many. His bravery story is in the history of India. He has a great influence from his parents. His father’s name is Shahaji Bhosale, and his mother’s name is Jijabai Bhosale. He was very courageous, and only at the 15 he earned three forts. In Raigad fort, he was crowned a Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1674. Life of Shivaji Maharaj Shivaji has grown up in a Hindu family where his mother, Jijabai, read Hindu texts loudly. But as he is Hindu but he was still very liberal and believed in all and supported all religions. When Shivaji made the Maratha empire, he made Raigad the capital. Later on, he expanded that by adding many victory forts. He has gone through many conflicts and disagreements with Mughal Empire and the British Empire to build his empire. One more example is the battle of Kolhapur. This battle was held...