new Delhi. There will be hardly anyone in our country who is not familiar with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Friends, he was one of the brave sons of the country, also known as ‘Maratha Gaurav’ and also the great hero of the Republic of India. In the year 1674, he also laid the foundation of the Maratha Empire in western India. Along with this, he had fought hard with the Mughals for many years and he was also dusty.
For the information of the readers, let us tell you that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on 19 February 1630 in a Maratha family. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated in India every year on 19th February on the occasion of his birthday. This year is being celebrated as the 392nd birth anniversary of this great Maratha. Whereas the Maharashtra government has declared this day as a public holiday in the state.
Friends, let us tell you that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was known for his amazing intelligence and amazing might. He was the first Indian ruler who is said to have introduced the concept of a naval force to protect the Konkan region of Maharashtra. Apart from this, the biggest and special thing is that, he had also appointed many Muslim soldiers in his battalion in its special force.
It is known that the name of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was Shivaji Bhonsle. In the year 1674 he was formally crowned as Chhatrapati or Emperor of the Maratha Empire. Friends, at that time Persian language was used more in the country, but Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had also taken a wonderful decision to promote the use of Marathi and Sanskrit in court and administration, which was in keeping with the culture of the country with his vision and patriotism. It also shows his unwavering devotion towards him.
Know the proud history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary
Friends, let us tell you that the celebration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti was started in the year 1870 by a Mahatma Jyotirao Phule in Pune. He also made a great discovery of Shivaji Maharaj’s tomb in Raigad, about 100 km from Pune. Later freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak carried forward the tradition of celebrating this birth anniversary and made the image of Shivaji Maharaj even more fiercely popular by throwing a lot of light on his contribution.
He stood against the British rule and played a very important role in bringing people together during the freedom movement through Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. This valor and contribution of his has always given courage to the people, that is why this birth anniversary is celebrated every year in memory of his patriotism and valor.