Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was a prominent Maratha warrior king and the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India in the 17th century. He was born on February 19, 1630, and passed away on April 3, 1680. Shivaji Maharaj hailed from the Bhosle Maratha clan, and his family tree can be traced as follows:
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Brothers: Sambhaji, Vyenkoji, Santaji
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Wives: Saibai, Laxmibai, Soirabai, Putalabai, Sakwarbai, Sagunabai, Kashibai, Gunvantabai
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Sons: Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (Mother- Saibai); Chatrapati Rajaram (Mother- Soirabai)
Chatrapati Sambhaji: Chatrapati Sambhaji Bhonsle, born in 1657, was Shivaji Maharaj’s eldest son and the successor to the throne. He became the second Maratha king after his father’s death. However, his reign was short-lived, as he was captured and executed by Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, in 1689.
Chatrapati Rajaram: Chatrapati Rajaram, born in 1670, was Shivaji Maharaj’s younger son from his wife Soyarabai. After the death of Sambhaji, he became the third Maratha king. His reign was marked by continuous battles with the Mughals and his strategic retreats to preserve the Maratha Empire. Rajaram’s wife, Tarabai, played a significant role in ruling as regent during his absences.
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Daughters: Sakhubai Nimbalkar, Ranubai Jadhav, Ambikabai Mahadik, Deepabai, Rajkunvarbai Shirke, Kamlabai Palkar
Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s Wife: Yesubai.
Son of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj – Shahu Maharaj Satara,
Daughter of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj – Bhavanibai
Rajaram Maharaj’s Wife: Tarabai.
Son of Rajaram Maharaj – Shivaji II Kolhapur, Sambhaji Maharaj
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Shivaji Kon Hota? PDF Book in Marathi – Author: Govind Pansare