Sambhaji , the son of Shivaji Maharaj, fought against the Mughals after his father's death. He was betrayed by his own men and tortured by Aurangzeb, who ordered his execution in 1689. Sambhaji was the second ruler of the Maratha Empire after Shivaji. Let us look at the life of Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji , how they established and fought for the Maratha empire, and the legacy they have left behind. Who Was Shivaji Maharaj? Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a prominent Maratha warrior and the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India, was born on February 19, 1630 in the hill-fort of Shivneri to Shahaji Bhonsle, a Maratha general, and Jijabai, whose teachings profoundly ... Learn about the life, achievements, and death of Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire. Find out how he was executed by decapitation by Aurangzeb in 1689. Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Chhatrapati Shivaji, fought fiercely against the Mughals and Portuguese. Despite his bravery, he was brutally executed by Aurangzeb in 1689. His death ignited Maratha's resistance, marking a key moment in the Mughal Empire’s decline. The upcoming film Chhava highlights his forgotten legacy and heroic struggles., People, Times Now
