![]() ![]() While serving the Sultanates, Shahajiraje had progressed much in terms of wealth and stature. Before Shivaji's birth, Shahajiraje had been serving the various foreign Sultanates that were vying to establish their own rule over Deccan - the Nizamshai, Adilshai and the Mughals from Delhi. Jijabai was the daughter of Lakhujiraje Jadhavrao the Jagirdar of Sindakhed Raja in Berar province. Shahajiraje Bhonsle was a renowned Sardar and held the Jagir around Pune and Supe region of Maharashtra since his father's time. ![]() BackgroundĬhhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born to Shahajiraje Bhonsle and Jijabai. At the age of 16, he gained possession of Torna fort and carved out a small kingdom which later went on to become one of the largest empires in the world. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (19 th February 1630 - 3 rd April 1680) - commanly known as Shivajiraje, was a king of Bhonsle clan and the founder of Maratha Empire. ![]()
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