Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Introduction

SHIVAJI MAHARAJ
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj introduction

Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj was the founder
of the Indian Navy. He was the first asian
king who found naval force in Defence. ...
Chatrapati Shivaji allowed his subject
complete freedom of language, holy
customs and Religion. Chhatrapati Shivaji 's
religious policy gave him strong support to
build his empire very strong.
BIOGRAPHY
 Shivaji was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri, near the

city of Junnar in what is now Pune district.
Scholars disagree on his date of birth. ... Shivaji
was named after a local deity, the goddess Shivai.
Shivaji's father Shahaji Bhonsle was a Maratha
general who served the Deccan Sultanates.
 Died: 3 April 1680 (aged 50); Raigad Fort, Mar...
 Born: 19 February 1630; Shivneri, Ahmadnagar ...
 Reign: 1674–1680
 Father: Shahaji
HOW MANY TIMES SHIVAJI MAHARAJ MARRIED
Shivaji had eight wives, whose names

are as follows: Saiebai, Soyarabai,
Putalabai, Sakvarbai, Sagunabai,
Kashibai, Laxmibai and Gunwantabai.
Saeebai is widely believed to have
been his first wife and the one he was
most attached to. She bore him a son
(Sambhaji) and three daughters
(Sakhubai, Ranubai, Ambikabai)
HOW SHIVAJI MAHARAJ DIED
Nearly 338 years ago, on this day –

April 3, 1680 – Maratha warrior king
Shivaji Bhonsle, better know as
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, died after ill
with fever and dysentery.
MARRIED LIFE
This is how Shivaji and Sai met and got

married young in 1640. Though Shivaji
remained busy, the couple had a peaceful
and trouble-free married life for 19 years
and were blessed with four children – three
daughters i.e. Sakavarbai, Ambikabai,
Ranubai and a son -Sambhaji.
CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA
Chandragupta, also spelled

Chandra Gupta, also called
Chandragupta Maurya or Maurya,
(died c. 297 bce, Shravanbelagola,
India), founder of the Mauryan
dynasty (reigned c. 321–c. 297 bce)
and the first emperor to unify most
of India under one administration
At what age Chandragupta Maurya became king?
Rakshasa accepted Chanakya's reasoning, and

Chandragupta Maurya was legitimately installed
as the new King of Magadha in 321 BCE, at the
age of 21. Rakshasa became Chandragupta's
chief advisor, and Chanakya assumed the
position of an elder statesman.
CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA KINGDOM
Chandragupta overthrew the

Nanda dynasty and then
ascended to the throne of the
Magadha kingdom, in present-
day Bihar state, India, about 325
BCE.
WHO WAS THE FIRST KING OF INDIA
The great ruler Chandragupta

Maurya, who founded Maurya
Dynasty was indisputably the first king
of India, as he not only won almost all
the fragmented kingdoms in ancient
India but also combined them into a
large empire, boundaries of which
were even extended to Afghanistan
and towards the edge of Persia.
RULLING STYLE OF CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA
The Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta.

Chandragupta developed an elaborate system
of imperial administration. Most of the power
was concentrated in his hands, and he was
assisted in his duties by a council of ministers.
The empire was divided into provinces and had
princes as viceroys.
What strategy did Chandragupta use to conquer?
What strategy did Chandragupta use

to conquer Magadha?
Chandragupta's strategy was to attack
the borders first, then the capital city.
How did Chandragupta create the first Indian empire?
Alexander's death in 323 B.C.E. left a large

power vacuum, and Chandragupta took
advantage, gathering an army and overthrowing
the Nanda power in Magadha, in present-day
eastern India, marking the start of the Mauryan
Empire. ... Chandragupta's government closely
resembled the government described in the
Arthashastra.
Was Chandragupta a good ruler?
Chandragupta Maurya was a good King

who gave equal rights to both men and
woman but was the first ruler of India to
unify India as 1 country. Was known as
one of the best rulers in history.
How did Chandragupta conquered Magadha?
Chandragupta overthrew the Nanda dynasty

and then ascended to the throne of the
Magadha kingdom, in present-day Bihar state,
India, about 325 BCE. Alexander the Great died
in 323, leaving Chandragupta to win the Punjab
region about 322.
HOW CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA DIED?
The circumstances and year of Chandragupta's

death are unclear and disputed. According to
Digambara Jain accounts that, Bhadrabahu
forecasted a 12-year famine because of all the
killing and violence during the conquests by
Chandragupta Maurya.
PRITHVIRAJ CHAUHAN
popularly known as Prithviraj

Chauhan or Rai Pithora was a king
from the Chahamana (Chauhan)
dynasty. He ruled Sapadalaksha, the
traditional Chahamana territory, in
present-day north-western India.
What is Prithviraj Chauhan known for?
He is widely known as a warrior king
and is credited for resisting the
Muslim invaders with all his might. His
defeat at the 'Second battle of Tarain'
(1192) is considered as a key moment
in the history of India as it opened the
gates for Muslim invaders to rule the
northern parts of India.
Did Prithviraj Chauhan defeated Ghori 17 times?
Legend has it that Ghori attacked Delhi 17

times, and was defeated 16 times at the
hands of Prithviraj Chauhan and his army. ...
According to legend, they fell in love when a
painter from Prithviraj's court, Panna Ray,
visited Kannauj and showed his painting of
the king to the princess.
Why was Prithviraj defeated?
The most popular account is about

how Jaichand, the ruler of Kannauj,
was unwilling to give his daughter's
hand in marriage to Prithviraj
Chauhan, and this then snowballed
into a political rivalry. ... In the Second
Battle of Tarain, the depleted forces of
Prithviraj Chauhan were defeated and
the ruler of Delhi killed
Who killed Prithviraj Chauhan?
However, in 1192 CE, the Ghurids defeated

Prithviraj at the Second battle of Tarain, and
executed him shortly after. His defeat at
Tarain is seen as a landmark event in the
Islamic conquest of India, and has been
described in several semi-legendary
accounts.
Who did not help Prithviraj against Muhammad?
Jaichand,the powerful ruler of

Kannauj ,refused to help Prithviraj
against Muhammad.

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Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj introduction

 Shivaji was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri, near the

Shivaji had eight wives, whose names

Nearly 338 years ago, on this day –

This is how Shivaji and Sai met and got

Chandragupta, also spelled

Rakshasa accepted Chanakya's reasoning, and

Chandragupta overthrew the

The great ruler Chandragupta

The Mauryan Empire under Chandragupta.

What strategy did Chandragupta use

Alexander's death in 323 B.C.E. left a large

Chandragupta Maurya was a good King

Chandragupta overthrew the Nanda dynasty

The circumstances and year of Chandragupta's

popularly known as Prithviraj

Legend has it that Ghori attacked Delhi 17

The most popular account is about

However, in 1192 CE, the Ghurids defeated

Jaichand,the powerful ruler of

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