Rise of Maratha Empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale) was the founder of strong Maratha Empire in the west part of India in 17th Century. Shivaji was named after a local deity, the goddess Shivai. In honour of the Goddess Shivai Devi, his mother, Jijabai Bhosale, called him Shivaji. Junner is located at the foothill of Shivneri on Pune-Nashik highway. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale) was born in the fort of Shivneri, near from city Junner (Pune District), in the year 1630 (19th February’ 1630). The Government of Maharashtra lists 19 February as a holiday commemorating Shivaji's birth (Shivaji Jayanti). You can write a book review and share your experiences. New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) As a fallout of the Rajasthan turmoil, Congress General Secretary in-charge of the state Avinash Pande has been replaced by former Union minister Ajay Maken who was special observer for the state during the crisis. spreading over 40 acres (160,000m2). Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray visited the Shivneri Fort in Pune district on Wednesday to pay homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary. Maharashtrians celebrate this day as Shiv Jayanti or Shivaji Jayanti with great enthusiasm till date.. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, img credits The early life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj The monuments like doorways, Ganga-Jamuna tank, a … It had steep hills on four sides, strong fortifications and massive doors. 'Bekal Fort' (Malayalam language: ബേക്കല്‍ കോട്ട), (Kannada:ಬೇಕಲ್ ಕೋಟೆ)is the largest fort in Kerala, situated at Kasaragod district, North Kerala. All the residents of the fort were overjoyed. On our way back we passed thru Chavandwadi Village where the Chavand fort was located on top of a mountain.  Rise of Maratha Empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale) was the founder of strong Maratha Empire in the west part of India in 17th Century. Shivaji Chhatrapati of Maratha In Power 1674-1680 Born 1627-1630 Shivneri Fort Died 1680 Raigad Nationality Maratha Religious Views Hinduism Shivaji Bhonsale was born on April 10, 1627 at the fort of Shivneri in Maharashtra, Western India. Chhatrapati Shivaji was devotAed to his mother Jijabai Bhosale, who was extreme religious. The fort was built during the period of 1757 to 1760. was born in the fort of Shivneri, near the town of Junner (Pune District). and drums playing in the 'Nagar Khana', Jijabai gave birth to a son. ्ण तृतीया) according to Hindu calendar on Shivneri Fort, in Junnar city, in Pune district to father Shahaji Bhosale and mother Jijabai Bhosale. The fort was built by Bhivrao Yashvant and Krishnaji Madhavrao Panse, a Peshwa Sardar, who was the chief in charge of Tofkhana of the Peshwas. Phone (Boardline): 022-22016153/57/59 Shivaji's father Shahaji Bhonsle was a Maratha general who served the Deccan Sultanates. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale) was born in the fort of Shivneri, near from city Junner (Pune District), in the year 1630 (19th February’ 1630). पुरंदर किल्ला - [Purandar Fort] पुरंदर किल्ल्याची उंची १५०० मीटर असुन पुरंदर किल्ला गिरीदुर्ग प्रकारात मोडतो. Rise of Maratha Empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale) was the founder of strong Maratha Empire in the west part of India in 17th Century. Then the golden day dawned.