Chhatrapati: At the time of his birth

At the time of his birth, about 1630, India was under Muslim rule: the Mughals in the north and the Muslim sultans of Bijapur and Golconda in the south. All three ruled by right of conquest, with no pretense that they had any obligations toward those who they ruled. Chhatrapati Shivaji Biography Chhatrapati Shivaji was the famous Maratha king who had the utmost courage to stand against the vast ocean of Mughal rule, single-handedly. Although his original name ... Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born on February 19, 1630, in the Shivneri Fort, Pune district, Maharashtra, was a remarkable historical figure known for founding the Maratha Empire in Western India. He is celebrated as one of the most formidable warriors of his era and is still remembered through folklore for his remarkable exploits. Childhood & Early Life Shivaji’s upbringing in Shivneri Fort was under the guidance of a council of ministers, including a Peshwa, a Mazumdar, a Sabnis, a Dabir ... Chhatrapati Shivaji, known as the Father of the Indian Navy, was the first to recognize the significance of a naval force and built forts to defend the Konkan region of Maharashtra. He was referred to as the 'Mountain Rat' and gained widespread recognition for his guerrilla warfare methods.