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    Shivaji Bhosale was the founder of the Maratha Empire in 1674 in western India. He was born in 1627 and died in 1680. Shivaji challenged the rule of the Bijapur Sultanate and Mughal Empire to establish an independent Maratha kingdom. He was an innovative commander and strategist who successfully expanded his territories through the use of cavalry, infantry, forts, and strategic battle plans. Some of his major achievements included defeating Afzal Khan and Shaista Khan sent by adversaries to defeat him, as well as capturing numerous forts along the Western Ghats. Shivaji is remembered for establishing the principles of a merit-based administration that prioritized

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    Shivaji Bhosale was the founder of the Maratha Empire in 1674 in western India. He was born in 1627 and died in 1680. Shivaji challenged the rule of the Bijapur Sultanate and Mughal Empire to establish an independent Maratha kingdom. He was an innovative commander and strategist who successfully expanded his territories through the use of cavalry, infantry, forts, and strategic battle plans. Some of his major achievements included defeating Afzal Khan and Shaista Khan sent by adversaries to defeat him, as well as capturing numerous forts along the Western Ghats. Shivaji is remembered for establishing the principles of a merit-based administration that prioritized

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    CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI

    MAHARAJ –THE GREAT


    INDIAN LEADER
    Presented by :
    1. Shreya Jain roll no 67
    2. Vinit Pimputkar roll no 79
    3. Salil Samant roll no 60
    4. Ujjwala Pai roll no 76
    5. Rohit Parker roll no 55
    6. Ruchira Gaikwad roll no 58
    INTRODUCTION
     Shivaji Bhosale, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale.
     Shivaji was the founder of Maratha Empire in western India in 1674
     Born: February 19, 1627
     Died: April 3, 1680
     Father: Shahaji
     Mother: Jijabai
     Shivaji with his ideology of Hindavi Swaraj (Freedom for Hindustan) decided to
    directly challenge Bijapur Sultanate rule and eventually the Mughal empire to
    established the Maratha Samrajya or the Maratha kingdom for there Marathas, by the
    Marathas and of the Marathas.
    Leadership Qualities
     An example of this is how readily his men like Baji Prabhu Deshpande
    and others volunteered to face even the likelihood of certain death
    at Ghod Khind to help Shivaji continue the fight of independence –
    eliciting such heroism from followers cannot be mandates,
    it can only be inspired by :
     Purity of character
     Noble
     Awe inspiring leadership and
     A truly shared vision for homeland.
    An innovator and an
    Able commander
     He successfully used effective tactics
     Strategic expansion of territories and forts
     Formation of highly mobile cavalry
     Infantry units
     Adaptation of strategic battle plans and
    formations, Whereby he succeeded in
    out- manoeuvring, time and again, his vastly
    bigger and highly determined enemies.
    Skills

     Shivaji Mharaj’s kingdom served as a Hindu


    bulwark against Mughal powers within India.
     His brilliant strategic- (ganimi kava)
     Tactical management on battlefields,
     Acute management and
     Administrative skills helped him to lay the
    foundations of the future Maratha empire in
    India.
    ACHIEVEMENTS

     Clash with the Mughals-


     AFZAL DEATH-
     Attack on SHAISTA KHAN-
     Battle of Pratapgarh
     Battle of Kolhapur
     Siege of Panhala and Battle of Pavan Khind
     Treaty of Purandar
     Arrest in Agra and escape
     Disturbed by his continuing success, Adilshahi sent
    a famous Sardar, 'Afzal khan' to capture Shivaji – dead or alive
     Huge army – destruction of temples
     Shivaji’s meeting at Pratapgad
     Prays to Bhavani Mata
     Afzal killed using “Bichwa” (Tiger claws)
    Encounter with Shaista Khan –

     Delhi sent next Khan to punish Shivaji Raje was Shaista Khan.
     Destruction of property
     Shivaji along with a few people created chaos in his living quarters
     Shaista is lucky- He only loses his Fingers
    Forts achieved

     Rajgad
     Torana
     Kondana
     Purandar
     Sindhudurga
     Sinhagad
     Western ghats
     And many more ..
    Forts achieved

    Rajgad

    Sindhudurg Shivneri

    Purandar Sinhgad Murud janjira


    Broad Principles of Shivaji’s Administration
     The defence of the country (Swarajya) should be given highest priority through a
    network of well garrisoned land and marine forts, a strong army and a navy. In
    view of peculiar geographical features of Maharashtra specially kokan region this
    was the best means of protecting the land from hostile powers.
     All posts were to be filled on the basis of merit and not heredity, caste or religion.
     Revenue collection was to be direct, i.e. by the state, through its own agencies
    and departments and through middleman of any type.
     During war and in course of raids in the enemy territory the women, children and
    religion places were not to suffer any harm or damage.
    TRAITS OF HIS GREAT LEADERSHIP-

     DEMOCRATIC-HIS POLICIES were clearly defined


    for only and only welfare of society
     Inspired his own people
     Paternalistic-
     Fair administration- taxation
     Thinking out of the box
     Sharp brain good presence of mind great vision
     Superb spy network
     An innovator and able commander
    THE GREAT KING..
     Meritocracy-
     Leading by example-
     Superb spy network-
     Promoted commerce-
     All around development-
     Constant vigilant-
    Conclusion
     He was the type of the real son of India representing the true
    consciousness of the nation.

     Shivaji embodied all the qualities that politicians should possess in 21st
    century India.

     He was just, firm and stood for the weak; he was an honest and
    able administration.

     Even today he rules the heart of Indian people.


    JAI BHAVANI.. JAI SHIVAJI..

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