SHIVAJI
MAHARAJ JAYANTI |
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Celebration :
Birthday of Chhatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj |
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Falls on :
19th January |
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On February 19th, the birthday of Chatrapati
Shivaji Maharaj is celebrated on a grand scale in Maharashtra. Shivaji was born
at the Shivneri fort on February 19th, 1630. He was a great leader and the
creator of the Maratha nation. |
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He united the Maratha chiefs from
Maval, Konkan and Desh regions for a higher purpose - the promotion of
Maharashtra Dharma - and carved out a small kingdom by defeating the alien
powers. He stabilised the state with effective civil and military
administration and adopted a policy of religious tolerance to accommodate all
religions and sects in his state. |
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Shivaji was not only the maker of the Maratha
nation, but also the greatest constructive genius of medieval India. States
fall, empires break up, dynasties become extinct, but the memory of a true
'hero as King' like Shivaji remains an imperishable historical legacy for an
entire human race. His dazzling victories and ever-ready smile made him the
idol of his soldiers. A royal gift of judging character was one of the main
causes of his success. |
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