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Shivaji Maharaj was a devout Hindu, yet he was also a secular ruler who respected all religions. He protected temples and places of worship belonging to all communities in his kingdom. Shivaji offered passage and his service to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb to invade the declining Sultanate of Bijapur. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, is widely celebrated for his military genius, administrative acumen, and deep patriotism. Among his many remarkable achievements, one of the most visionary and less-discussed is his creation of a powerful naval force — a feat that established India’s first modern navy. Long before the British or Portuguese dominated the seas, Shivaji recognized the strategic importance of maritime power and built a naval fleet that could ... Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He is considered to be one of the greatest warriors of his time and even today, stories of his exploits are narrated as a part of the folklore.
