Author : BHOOMI DARSHAN MARATHE
Shivaji Maharaj is the founder of Maratha dynasty and a warrior king of Maharashtra. He is known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born in the Shivneri Fort in Maharashtra on 19 February 1630. He was the son of Shahji Bhosle and Jija Bai. At 15 years, he conquered the Torna Fort under supervision of Dadaji Konda-dev who made an expert soldier
Samarth Ramdas Swami (Spiritual Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj). Shivaji was a dependable supporter of women and their honor.
Chhatrapati Shivaji was called as the ‘Mountain Rat’ and was widely known for his guerrilla warfare tactics. He was called so because of his awareness in geography of his land, and guerrilla tactics like raiding, ambushing and surprise attacks on his enemies. He knew the importance of a good army, and with his skills, expanded his father’s 2000 soldier army to 10,000 soldiers.
Shivaji Maharaj was the warrior king and famous for his bravery, tactics and administrative skills. He always focussed on Swarajya and Maratha heritage. He was the descendant of the 96 Maratha Clans well known as ‘Kshatriyas’ or brave fighters.
Conquest of Kondana fort: It was under the control of Nilkanth Rao. It was fought between Tanaji Malusare, a commander of Maratha ruler Shivaji and Udaybhan Rathod, fort keeper under Jai Singh.
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