Shivaji maharaj

Shivaji Maharaj Shivaji Maharaj was a Maratha warrior king 👑 and the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India in the 17th century. He was born in 1630 in the hill fort of Shivneri and was crowned as the Chhatrapati (king) of the Maratha Kingdom in 1674. He is considered to be one of the greatest warriors of his time and is credited for building a strong Maratha navy. Shivaji's leadership and political acumen helped to establish the Maratha Empire, which at its peak, included a large portion of western and central India. He was a patron of the arts and built many forts, including the sea fort of Sindhudurg. He died in 1680.