CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ –THE GREAT INDIAN

LEADER

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INTRODUCTION Shivaji Bhosale, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale.

Shivaji was the founder of Maratha Empire in western India in 1674

Born: February 19, 1627

Died: April 3, 1680

Father: Shahaji

Mother: Jijabai

Shivaji with his ideology of Hindavi Swaraj (Freedom for Hindustan) decided to directly challenge Bijapur Sultanate rule and eventually the Mughal empire to established the Maratha Samrajya or the Maratha kingdom for there Marathas, by the Marathas and of the Marathas.

Leadership Qualities

An example of this is how readily his men like Baji Prabhu Deshpande

and others volunteered to face even the likelihood of certain death

at Ghod Khind to help Shivaji continue the fight of independence –

eliciting such heroism from followers cannot be mandates,

it can only be inspired by :

Purity of character

Noble

Awe inspiring leadership and

A truly shared vision for homeland.

Skills

Shivaji Mharaj’s kingdom served as a Hindu

bulwark against Mughal powers within India.

His brilliant strategic- (ganimi kava)

Tactical management on battlefields,

Acute management and

Administrative skills helped him to lay the

foundations of the future Maratha empire in

India.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Clash with the Mughals-

AFZAL DEATH-

Attack on SHAISTA KHAN-

Battle of Pratapgarh

Battle of Kolhapur

Siege of Panhala and Battle of Pavan Khind

Treaty of Purandar

Arrest in Agra and escape

Forts achieved

Rajgad

Torana

Kondana

Purandar

Sindhudurga

Sinhagad

Western ghats

And many more ..

Forts achieved

Shivneri

Rajgad

Sindhudurg

Murud janjiraPurandar Sinhgad

Broad Principles of Shivaji’s Administration The defence of the country (Swarajya) should be given highest priority

through a network of well garrisoned land and marine forts, a strong army and a navy. In view of peculiar geographical features of Maharashtra specially kokan region this was the best means of protecting the land from hostile powers.

All posts were to be filled on the basis of merit and not heredity, caste or religion.

Revenue collection was to be direct, i.e. by the state, through its own agencies and departments and through middleman of any type.

During war and in course of raids in the enemy territory the women, children and religion places were not to suffer any harm or damage.

TRAITS OF HIS GREAT LEADERSHIP-

DEMOCRATIC-HIS POLICIES were clearly defined

for only and only welfare of society

Inspired his own people

Paternalistic-

Fair administration- taxation

Thinking out of the box

Sharp brain good presence of mind great vision

Superb spy network

An innovator and able commander

Conclusion

He was the type of the real son of India representing the true consciousness of the nation.

Shivaji embodied all the qualities that politicians should possess in 21st century India.

 He was just, firm and stood for the weak; he was an honest and able administration.

Even today he rules the heart of Indian people.

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