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Nov 10, 2026 • 1h 5m • 162 views
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630–1680), founder of the Maratha kingdom, was a visionary ruler and military strategist. He established Swarajya through guerrilla warfare, strong fortifications, administrative reforms, and naval development. Crowned at Raigad in 1674, he challenged Mughal and Deccan powers and laid the foundation for the expansion of Maratha power.