Chatrapati Shivaji

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Chatrapati Shivaji
Chatrapati Shivaji was an Indian warrior king of Maratha empire. His name was Shivaji Bhonsle. He was born on February 29th 1627 in Sivenery fort -Pune district. He was trained by Thathajikondadev in horse raiding archery and more. Over the course of his life Shivaji engaged in both alliances with the Moghul empire,Sultanate of Golgonda and Sultanate of Bijapur as well as the British,Portugeese and French colonial powers. Shivaji demonstrated great skill in creating his military organisation. He captured Dhorna fort on 1645 from Bijapur empire. Also he captured Kondana fort and Rajkot fort on 1647 and Roykar fort on 1648. On 1661he fought against Moghuls at Kongan. 
Also on 1664 and 1670 he fought at Surat against Moghuls and won that wars. For the victories of Shivaji Moghuls had hungry for Shivaji and aim to kill him. Afshal Kfan had secret way to kill Shivaji in a moment. But Shivaji know this plan and escaped brilliantly. Shivaji sacked Surat for second time in 1670 the British and Dutch factories were able to rebel his attack but he managed to sack the city itself. British demand Shivaji for some tax to government but he never pay to Rajapur indemnity before his death. On 6th June 1674 he announced that he became Chatrapati at Raigar fort. After 1676 he attacked South India and he captured Sanchi fort and Arcot. 
Shivaji was not only a warrior but also a good ruler. He fixed eight ministers in cabinet called Astabrathan and collect taxes with this cabinet. Also he divided his kingdom for three states 
and that states divided many Barganas for his ruling. He was a brilliant ruler and courageous warrior. He was died on 3rd April 1689 because of illness. Every one of us proud of his braveness and fighting against his freedom.

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