On January 19, 2022, we are celebrating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 392nd birthday. Shivaji Jayanti or Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti has been celebrated every year since 1870 to pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji who shook the foundations of the Mughal Empire with the beginning of the great Maratha Empire.
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History
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti's celebration was first planned in 1870 by Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, who discovered Shivaji Maharaj's mausoleum in Raigad, and held its first celebration in Pune, Later the event uplifted by Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Both Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Jyotirao Phule were inspired by Shivaji's concept of 'Hindavi Swaraj' means (Indian self-rule).
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| Maratha Empire in its Peak |
Shivaji was born on 19 February 1630 in the city of Junnar in the Pune district. In 1645, the teenage Shivaji first expressed his concept of 'Hindavi Swaraj'. Shivaji was one of the greatest diplomatic, strategic and secular leader, he understood the importance of forts and army in building his self rule. Thus he started recruiting from Maval and strated capturing the forts in a young age of 15, however the development was paused from 1649-1655. Shivaji restarted his campaign and captured the Javali fort, a triumphant victory to show his strength and vision. The victories at the Battle of Pratapgarh in 1659 and the Battel of Pavan Khing in 1660 consolidated the foundations of the Maratha Empire. Shivaji's Confrontation with Mughals began in March 1657. Shivaji was crowned King of Maratha in a grand ceremony in Raigad on June 6, 1674.
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Significance and Celebration
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated all over India, but the main celebration can be observed in Maharashtra. The main purpose of celebrating Shivaji's birthday is to promote the influence of Chhatrapati Shivaji among the youth, who can be inspired by the great personality and knowledge of Shivaji Maharaj.
In order to increase its influence, the government and local organizations organizes many cultural events and roadshows, thus promoting the heritage and ideas of Chhatrapati Shivaji. One can Also observe the Skit and essay writing competition in the schools and Colleges.
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Unknown Facts about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Chhatrapati Shivaji is considered the father of the Indian Navy.
- Historians believe that the Chhatrapati Navy had 20 huge warships and he is considered the father of the Indian Navy.
- His father Shahaji, a Jagirdar of the Sultanate of Bijapur, used to serve outside, but his mother Jijabai believed to thought Shivaji values and morals, Shivaji grew up learning lessons from epics Ramayana and Mahabharata from those he learned the Important lesson of team building.
- Shivaji Captured 300+ forts at the age of 30.
Ashta Pradhan
Chhatrapati Shivaji was the first ruler who formed a committee of 8 ministers called Astapradhan. It consists of different levels and roles to maintain a good governance.
| Ranks | Roles |
|---|---|
| Peshwa | Head of Council |
| Senapathi | Commander of Army |
| Nyayadhish | Justice |
| Majumdar | Finance |
| Pant Sachiv | G. Secretary |
| Manthri | Head of Intelligence |
| Dandadhyaksha | Religious Matters |
Most Searched FAQ on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti
1. who is the founder of the Maratha Empire?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
2. What is the meaning of 'Hindavi Swaraj'?
The term Hindavi means Indian and Swaraj means self rule, for better understanding you relate it with democratic rule where the people of country have the main power, same in Shivaji's rule every religion, caste and gender has equal rights and law.
3. When we commemorate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti?
Annually on 19th February.