Shivaji Maharaj (Short Essay)

Shivaji Bhosle also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji, was an Indian ruler who was the king of Maharashtra. He was born on 19 February 1630 and died on 3rd April 1680. He was born in Shivneri court, Kusur. He had a brother named Sambhaji Shahji Bhosle. His parents was Shahaji and Jijabai. He had four wives: Soyarabai who's son was Rajaram 1, Sakvarbai who had a daughter Kamlabai, Putalabai, and lastly Sai Bhosle who had two kids Sambhaji and Ambikabai. He ruled over Maratha Empire. He died in Raigad fort. Dadoji konddev was an administrator in the Maratha Empire. Adil Shah Suri's (Last ruler of the Sur dynasty) commander destroyed Pune town. Adil welcomed Shahaji as he knew he was very brave. When Shiva (Shivaji) was a kid he was very brave and a born warrior. He and his young competitors would break up into two groups and play defenders and attackers. Commander Randullah Khan was so pleased with Shahaji that he awarded him the whole Banglore city. Shivaji even had a Subedar, Tanahji Malusare who defeated the ruler Udaybhan Rathod. Shivaji killed Afzal Khan.