Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Birth Anniversary: Interesting Facts About The Maratha Warrior

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, born on May 14, 1657, was the eldest son of the great Maratha warrior and founder of Swaraj, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ruled the Maratha Empire from 1680 to 1689.

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Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj ruled the Maratha Empire for nine years, from 1680 to 1689. He participated in several wars, including the defeat of the Siddi of Janjira, the Portuguese Empire, and the Wadiyars of Mysore. He was tortured to death on the orders of Aurangzeb and died on March 11, 1689, at the age of 31.

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The Maratha warrior was born at Purandar Fort to Rani Saibai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's first wife. His mother died when he was only two years old, and he was raised by his paternal grandmother, Jijabai.

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At the age of 9, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was sent to live with Raja Jai Singh I of Aamer as a political hostage to ensure the compliance of the Treaty of Purandar that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had signed with the Mughals.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was known for his strong devotion to Lord Shiva and is considered a dharma-veer (protector of dharma) by many people.

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was a skilled warrior and scholar known for his bravery and patriotism. He married Jivubai, and soon she came to be known as Maharani Yesubai Bhonsale.

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The Maratha warrior was well-educated. Apart from Marathi, he was well-versed in 13 other languages. He was called the 'Chaava' of the Maratha Kingdom. Chhava in Marathi means a cub of a brave tiger.

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