Shivaji
First Chhatrapati of the Marathas (r. 1674–80)
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Shivaji I was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Confederacy. In 1674, he was formally crowned the Chhatrapati of his realm at Raigad Fort.
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'He should...': Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over collapse of Shivaji statueOn August 26, during a period of strong winds, the 35-foot statue of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort collapsed.DNA - Published | |
'Would have never collapsed if...': Nitin Gadkari said on Shivaji Maharaj statue collapseThe statue fell due to heavy rains and strong winds and now the structural consultant of the project Chetan Patil has been arrestedDNA - Published | |
DNA TV Show: Why did PM Modi apologize for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue collapse?A 35-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the state's Sindhudurg district collapsed on August 26.DNA - Published | |
Maharashtra CM Shinde opens up on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse, says, 'The incident...'Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has called the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort "unfortunate".DNA - Published | |
Shivaji descendant in close fight with Shinde camp MPShiv Sena, Congress, and BJP candidates compete fiercely for Kolhapur Lok Sabha seat, as political alliances shift and past rivalries resurface in Maharashtra's electoral battleground.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress insulting Indian kings and queens but silent about atrocities of Sultans and Nizams: Narendra ModiModi, who was campaigning for BJP candidates Jagadish Shettar and Annasaheb Jolle, said “by insulting kings and queens, Congress insulted Chhatrapati Shivaji and Kittur Channamma”. He claimed that..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shivaji's descendant Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale in BJP's 12th listIndiaTimes - Published | |
PM Narendra Modi to receive Satara royal family's 'Shivsanman Puraskar'Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be conferred the 'Shivsanman Puraskar,' an award presented by Satara's royal family, on February 19. BJP Rajya Sabha MP and 13th descendant of Chhatrapati..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Pran Pratishtha: Devotee arrives at Ayodhya in customised bike resembling 'Ram Rath'Hours before Lord Ram Lalla's Pran Pratishtha ceremony, a devotee of Lord Ram reached the temple city in a customised bike, resembling a 'Ram Rath'. Vijay Kumar, a resident of Maharashtra who is an..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress slams Maharashtra government over delay in getting Wagh Nakh from LondonCongress's opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticizes Culture Affairs Minister Sudhir Munganthiwar for the delay in obtaining the wagh nakh, a dagger resembling tiger claws. Munganthiwar claimed it..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Navy unveils Shivaji-inspired new design for Admirals’ epaulettesIndian Navy unveils new design of Admirals' Epaulettes, inspired by Rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & Naval Ensign. Design includes golden navy button, octagon representing eight cardinal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Navy unveils new design for Admirals' Epaulettes influenced from Chatrapati Shivaji MaharajThe Indian Navy unveils new Admirals' epaulettes design, incorporating elements from the Rajmudra of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, signifying a deep connection to the nation's maritime heritage. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
High priest for Ayodhya rituals has Shivaji linkIndiaTimes - Published | ABVP National Conference kicks off with grand welcome of 'Hindavi Swarajya Yatra'The four-day 69th National Conference of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad commenced on Thursday. The 69th National Conference of ABVP started with the grand welcome of the 'Hindavi Swarajya Yatra',..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi unveils statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in MaharashtraIndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA | 'Gray war zone' in South China sea a cause of concern: Indian NavyIndian Navy considers maritime security threats, such as maritime terrorism, piracy, robbery, IUU fishing, and drug/human/arm trafficking, as 'gray war zone' concerns in the South China Sea. The Navy..IndiaTimes - Published |
Will fight for Maratha quota till end: Eknath ShindeOn the last day of the deadline set by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde did not give any concrete assurance on granting the reservation. However, in..IndiaTimes - Published | UBT Sena part of INDIA, but won't give up its identity: Uddhav ThackerayOn Sunday, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray stated that his party is a member of the INDIA bloc but will steadfastly maintain its distinctive identity for which it is renowned. The Sena (UBT)..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Wagh nakh’ that Shivaji used to kill Afzal Khan to come home from UKPM Modi gets rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in Indonesia: The ‘wagh nakh’ is coming home. With the UK authorities agreeing to give back the dagger shaped like tiger claws—used by..IndiaTimes - Published | Nationalist Muslims don't endorse Aurangzeb, recognise only Shivaji as their leader: Maha Dy CM Devendra FadnavisProtests and clashes shook Maharashtra recently over social media posts which glorified Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.DNA - Published |
Shivaji established ‘swaraj’, ended slavery mindset: PM ModiIndiaTimes - Published | Teach babies 'sanskar' in womb: RSS wing to doctors"Pregnant women should be taught about the lives and struggles of Lord Ram, Hanuman, Shivaji and freedom fighters so that the child in the womb starts learning early about sanskar."IndiaTimes - Published |
Got 'bow and arrow' symbol due to blessings of Shivaji Maharaj: Maharashtra CM Shinde"We will leave no stone unturned for the 'Shivsrushti' project. Amit Shah is here today and many of you may not know that he is a staunch devotee of Shivaji Maharaj. He has done a huge study about the..IndiaTimes - Published | Shivaji's courage, emphasis on good governance inspires us: PM ModiIndiaTimes - Published |
Eknath Shinde camp slams governor, BJP on Shivaji remarksIndiaTimes - Published | Maharashtra: Fix criteria for appointment of governors, demands UddhavShiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said some criteria must be fixed for the selection of persons for the post of state governors. Thackeray said Maharashtra..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bhagat Singh Koshyari an 'Amazon parcel': Uddhav urges Centre to recall Maharashtra Guv, send him to old age homeBhagat Singh Koshyari had found himself amidst a controversy last week over his remarks that Shivaji Maharaj was an icon of "olden days".DNA - Published | Chhatrapati Shivaji row: Move Bhagat Singh Koshyari out, appoint new governor for Maharashtra, says Ashok ChavanDuring an event in Aurangabad, Koshyari had said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was an icon of the "olden days". The comment has triggered a political storm in Maharashtra, with activists of the NCP,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Shivaji remarks row: Protests in Maharashtra for ouster of Governor Koshyari; BJP in damage control modeProtests erupted across Maharashtra on Monday over Governor B S Koshyari's controversial remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, even as the BJP went into full damage control mode to manage the..IndiaTimes - Published | Shivaji row: Eknath Shinde faction MLA demands Maharashtra governor be shifted out of stateShiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad of chief minister Eknath Shinde's faction on Monday demanded that Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari be shifted out of the state for his recent remarks about..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Send Governor somewhere else': Shinde camp to ally BJP over Bhagat Singh Koshyari's remark on ShivajiThe governor made the remarks after conferring D.Litt degrees on senior BJP leader Gadkari and NCP chief Sharad Pawar at an event held in Aurangabad.DNA - Published | BJP takes jibe at Arvind Kejriwal over currency note row, shares fake photo of Shivaji on Rs 200 noteBJP leader Nitesh Narayan Rane took a swipe at the AAP leader's suggestion by posting a photo of Rs 200 note with Maratha leader Shivaji on itDNA - Published |
Why was Indian Naval Ensign replaced? Know about evolution of navy insignia since independenceThe famous Maratha Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the inspiration for the new naval ensign.DNA - Published | INS Vikrant example of India's thrust to making defence sector self reliant: PM Narendra ModiPM Modi also unveiled the Indian Navy's new ensign which drops the St George's Cross and incorporates the royal seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Addressing a large gathering at the commissioning..IndiaTimes - Published |
Aurangabad renamed Sambhaji Nagar: Who was Sambhaji?Shiv Sena is renaming Aurangabad after Chhatrapati Shivaji's eldest son Sambhaji Maharaj.DNA - Published | Maharashtra villagers clash over Shivaji statue, 30 cops injured, over 300 persons bookedThe additional superintendent of police of the region was among those who were injured in the stone-pelting that took place.DNA - Published |
Ajit Pawar draws PM’s attention to Maharashtra guv’s Shivaji remarksDeputy CM Ajit Pawar, without naming any person, said in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari that “needless comments made of late by people holding important public..IndiaTimes - Published | VP Naidu, PM Modi pay tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversaryThe Prime Minister said that his outstanding leadership and emphasis on social welfare has been inspiring people for generations.DNA - Published |
Shivaji's name is used only for politics: UddhavIndiaTimes - Published | Whenever an Aurangzeb invades, a Shivaji rises from this land: PM at VaranasiIndiaTimes - Published |
'Shah Rukh Khan has also been victimised': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slams BJPCM Mamata Banerjee also spoke about a "bridge" between West Bengal and Maharashtra, while invoking a poem by Rabindranath Tagore on Shivaji.DNA - Published | Bard of Chhatrapati Shivaji bows outIndiaTimes - Published |
Historian, Padma Vibhushan awardee Babasaheb Purandare deadNoted historian and Padma Vibhushan awardee Balwant Moreshwar Purandare, popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare, died at a Pune hospital on Monday after a brief illness, a doctor said. Purandare (99),..IndiaTimes - Published | Savarkar a follower of Shivaji; can't be understood by Gandhian tools, says author Uday MahurkarIndiaTimes - Published |
