Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a Hero of Modern India!

India from the ancient times known for its bravest, heroic and jingoistic warriors. Is there a great hero, a greater saint, a greater bhakta and a greater king than Shivaji? “Shivaji Maharaj” was indisputably one of the great Maratha and legendary in India. With his unblemished warrior skills and never-ending courage Maharaj founded the Maratha Empire in India. I have grown up by listening and getting motivated by the great Shivaji Maharaj’s bravery stories. In India, within the sequence of celebrated festivals Shivaji Jayanti is one of the festivals having the supreme importance. The great Maratha Shivaji Maharaj battled for protecting our land from raiders, robbers and foreign invaders and have maintained India’s culture, heritage, tradition and holy writ alive. Shivaji Raje Bhosale has made significant contributions not only for the Maratha Empire but also to the rest providence of India.

                         19th February is the date that is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj in India. This great Maratha was born on 19th February 1630 in the Shivneri fort located in the Pune district of Maharashtra. Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated basically in Maharashtra state among Marathas. Shivaji was a born leader, he was very active since his childhood. At his early age of 16 he started his battle and has battled against Mughals to protect our land and have kept it safe. Apart from his defeat, Shivaji Maharaj is well known for his respect for every human being. He always privileged every woman. In a time of great political disruption in the region, Shivaji engraved out an enclave from the declining Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire. He was formally ordained as the Chhatrapati.

                    Raje Chhatrapati was very well known for his warfare tactics knowledge as he was very well aware of the geography of his land and guerilla warfare strategies like a trap, assault, etc. Shivaji Maharaj is also known as the Father of the Indian Navy as he was the first person to know the consequences of naval force and established the navy and forts on the coastline to protect the Konkal side of Maharashtra. We all know Shivaji was a good warrior but how many of us know that he has built a very good and vigorous administration too. He has built this administration even if he had no formal education and has spent most of his time in battle. Some of his achievements are like -:

1) Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a self-made man who started his empire i.e. “Swarajya” at the age of 12-14.

2) Guerrilla Warfare - Shivaji Maharaj used this technique. In this technique the soldiers use unusual tactics to fight the enemy in traitorous ways. This technique was used for many wars and now the same has been taught in much military training academy.

3) Strategy - All the wars of Shivaji were well planned and with good strategy. None of his wars were exasperating in nature. No Mughal general or ruler neither Adilshah or Nizamshah could arouse Shivaji to commit any mistake.

4) Always privileged every woman  - Shivaji was strongly against any kind of violence or harassment against women. Many believe this might have come from his enormous love and respect for his mother, Jijamata. His crewmen were sent with strict instructions as to not harm a single woman if they attacked villages or other places.

5) Management & Planning - Shivaji Maharaj not only known for his bravery and war tactics but also for his management planning and skills. Basic functions of management include tacts like planning, organizing, directing, controlling, etc. Shivaji Maharaj was the flag bearer in terms of planning and management. Planning is the most fundamental skill for all managerial functions. Good planning helps an administrator order to achieve predestined goals. There is a proverb that “ A well-planned work is half done” this proverb states the meaning of planning and management in a very well manner.

6) Sturdy revenue collection system and warned the officials against harassment

7) Put an end to jagirs and paid army in cash this led to the eradication of corruption.

8) Developed a very executive army - Before Shivaji, his father and ancestors made use of civilians and farmers who fought for them in the dry seasons and never invested in an army. But Shivaji changed this thing and pursued to establish a dedicated army and troopers and they were paid and trained throughout the year.

9) Known as Father of Indian Navy - His forts in Jaigad, Sindhudurg, Vijaydurgand other places stand evidence to this.

For all Hindus and Indian politicians the biography of Shivaji Maharaj is the answer to all problems. To know all his tactics and skills one should have to read his biography with discernment and sensitivity. Shivaji Maharaj is not only a tremendous source of inspiration for all past generations but also will continue to guide and inspire future generations. On the occasion of Shiv Jayanti get this legends wallpaper from Kakshyaachitra and decorate your home, office or work area with this warrior’s images along with best inspirational quotes. We are having his variety of wallpapers, so why are you waiting? Just contact us for inspiring yourself and your children with the great Shivaji Maharaj images. The history of India is incomplete without the Marathas and of course without Shivaji Maharaj. We salute this legend, epic warrior and modestly dedicate this article to him.