| Full Name |
Shivaji Bhonsle (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj) |
| Date of Birth |
19 February 1630 |
| Place of Birth |
Shivneri Fort, Junnar, Pune District, Maharashtra, India |
| Date of Death |
03 April 1680 |
| Place of Death |
Raigad Fort, Raigad District, Maharashtra, India |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Maratha Empire |
| Education |
Self-educated in warfare, administration, and statecraft |
| Profession |
Warrior, Administrator, Founder and first Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire |
| Years of Activity |
1646-1680 |
| Brief Information |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj established the Maratha Empire, resisting the Mughal Empire's expansion in the Deccan region. He is known for his innovative military tactics, including guerrilla warfare, and his administrative reforms. His reign laid the foundation for a strong Maratha state, influencing the political landscape of India. |