INTRODUCTION
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Shivaji Shahaji Bhosale) was the founder of strong Maratha
empire. In the west part of India in 17th Century. He was well known for his forts and
Naval Force.
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). His mother
Jijabai Bhosale named him Shivaji in the honor of goddess Shivai Devi.
Chhatrapati Shivaji was devoted to his mother Jijabai Bhosale, who was extreme
religious. These kind of environment had put deep impact on Shivaji maharaj. Holy
history books of hindu Ramayan and Mahabharat read by Shivaji very carefully.1
Chhatrapati Shivaji in possession around 360 forts at the time of his death. He was the
first Asian King who built strong Naval Force in Arabian Sea, west part of India.
Chhatrapati Shivaji’s forts were central to his empire. These forts are very important
source of information about his rule. The management techniques of Chhatrapati Shivaji
on the Battle Ground gave him success in the most of wars of his extreme career.
Chhatrapati Shivaji established competent civil rule with the help of well structured
military force and effective administration.Chhatrapati Shivaji faced many critical
situations in his career, but he forcefully beat every situation due to his management
techniques.....
