Write a detailed note on Chhatrapati Shivaji.

1.	Write a detailed note on Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Answer» Chhatrapati Shivaji: Shivaji was born in 1603 C.E. He was born in the family of Shahji Bhonsle in the Shivneri palace. His mother Jijabai and mentor Dadoji Kondev trained him. Shivaji dreamt of having an independent state in the small estate of Pune. He inherited characteristics of self-respect, fearlessness and intelligence from his mother. His mentor gave him lessons on politics. He also had great friends like Tanaji. Shivaji slowly and gradually expanded his army. He started capturing forts at the early age of 16. He won forts of Torana, Chakan, Sinhgadh, Purandar, etc. After several battles with rulers of Bijapur and Mughals, he was coronated in 1674. He was a great Maratha ruler. He worked hard to establish and maintain peace in the state. He formed cabinet of eight ministers for efficient administration of the state.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji:

Shivaji was born in 1603 C.E. He was born in the family of Shahji Bhonsle in the Shivneri palace.
His mother Jijabai and mentor Dadoji Kondev trained him.
Shivaji dreamt of having an independent state in the small estate of Pune.
He inherited characteristics of self-respect, fearlessness and intelligence from his mother.
His mentor gave him lessons on politics.
He also had great friends like Tanaji.
Shivaji slowly and gradually expanded his army.
He started capturing forts at the early age of 16.
He won forts of Torana, Chakan, Sinhgadh, Purandar, etc.
After several battles with rulers of Bijapur and Mughals, he was coronated in 1674.
He was a great Maratha ruler. He worked hard to establish and maintain peace in the state.
He formed cabinet of eight ministers for efficient administration of the state.

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