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Chhatrapati Shivaji was the famous ruler of Maratha. He was the one who dared to stand against the Mughal rule, single-handedly.Shivaji was born on 19th February 1680 to Shahaji Bhonsle and Jijabai. He was a descendant of the 96 Maratha clans who were well known as Kshatriyas. Shivaji grew up to become an ideal young king under the care of his mother and with the spiritual guidance of a saint- Ramdas Swami. Shivaji led the Marathas courageously against the rule of Mughals.Shivaji Maharaja was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He was a brave and courageous leader. His relentless war tactics against foreign invasions helped him in establishing the supremacy of the Hindu Swaraj.Shivaji’s mother was religious and spiritual. She instigated the spiritual values in Shivaji. In childhood, once Shivaji's mother told him that he has to become like Arjun. Shivaji was obedient and the desire to become like Arjun was something which he wanted to fulfil. So, he went to his grandfather and asked, “Dada, how can I become Arjun without Krishna?”. His grandfather replied, “If you will become Arjun, you will automatically meet Krishna”.His grandfather advised him to work like Arjun. To take the duty to remove antisocial elements and to share people’s sorrow and pain. Shivaji followed his duty all his life.Later in life, Shivaji met saint Samarth Ramdas. He acted as Krishna in Shivaji’s life. His teachings helped Shivaji in becoming a great human being along with a great leader.

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