Formally crowned as the Chhatrapati of Raigad in 1674, the warrior-king breathed his last on 3 April, 1680

Story 14: Shiv Suryast (शिव - सूर्यास्त)

Immerse yourself into the incredible story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale, a legendary warrior King, guerrilla fighter, brilliant tactician and clever diplomat. But above all, a remarkable human being.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Great Maratha Empire in India. The dream of Hindavi Swarajya - a free State and an identity for his people smouldering in his heart, he dared to rebel against the powerful Mughals, Adilshah and Nizamshah.
His story begins with nothing... no army or weapons and an empty treasury. Yet he achieves what no soldier, chieftain or king has ever achieved in defiance of the imperialists who rule.

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Immerse yourself into the incredible story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale, a legendary warrior King, guerrilla fighter, brilliant tactician and clever diplomat. But above all, a remarkable human being. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Great Maratha Empire in India. The dream of Hindavi Swarajya - a free State and an identity for his people smouldering in his heart, he dared to rebel against the powerful Mughals, Adilshah and Nizamshah. His story begins with nothing... no army or weapons and an empty treasury. Yet he achieves what no soldier, chieftain or king has ever achieved in defiance of the imperialists who rule.

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Story 14: Shiv Suryast (शिव - सूर्यास्त)