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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a name etched in the annals of Indian history, stands as a beacon of courage, strategic brilliance, and unwavering dedication to Swarajya (self-rule). His life, a tapestry woven with daring exploits and unwavering resolve, transformed the landscape of 17th-century India, laying the foundation for the mighty Maratha Empire.   Shivaji Maharaj Also Read:  The Life of Chhatrapati Sambaji Maharaj The Seed of Swarajya: Jijabai's Influence: Born on February 19, 1630, in the formidable Shivneri Fort, to  Shahajiraje Bhosale and  Jijabai .  Shivaji's  formative years were profoundly shaped by his mother, Jijabai. In a time of political turmoil, she instilled in him a deep sense of dharma (righteousness), courage, and a burning desire for independence. Through tales of valor from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, she ignited a passion for freedom and a vision of a self-ruled Hindu kingdom. Jijabai's unwavering faith and guidance were the b...

Chhaava is looking to break all records in week three which may culminate in the highest third week collections of all time. The film collected 12.75-13 crore nett on its third Friday which is an all time record and it beat the records of Bahubali - The Conclusion and Pushpa 2 by a distance. Bahubali - The Conclusion was 10.10 crore nett while Pushpa 2 was 10.35 crore nett. Chhaava has beaten these records by a margin and more than it the film is rock steady as it had a similar number to the Thursday. The film is certain to beat the weekend records of Pushpa 2 as the growth on Saturday is insane again. The week could be tougher as Pushpa 2 had the advantage of Xmas over the weekdays. But the lead over Pushpa 2 over the weekend will be huge looking at the potential Saturday number. Not only is Friday more but the Saturday trend also looks stronger.   The India cricket match on Sunday could be a dampener for the collections but it should recover post the weeeknd like i...

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, was a valiant warrior, a shrewd strategist, and a patron of the arts and sciences. Born on May 14, 1657, at Purandar Fort, he was the son of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his first wife, Saibai. From a young age, Chhatrapati Sambhaji displayed intelligence, courage, and leadership qualities. He was well-educated in Sanskrit, Persian, and several other languages. He also showed a keen interest in military strategy and politics. Sambhaji Maharaj's life was full of challenges. He faced opposition from within his own family and even spent time in Mughal captivity. However, he eventually returned to the Maratha fold and ascended the throne in 1681 after his father's death. His reign was marked by constant conflict. He fought against the Mughals under Aurangzeb, who was determined to crush the Maratha empire and the Portuguese, the Siddis, and other neighboring powers. Sambhaji Maharaj faced these c...