Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Free Press Journal
Context: Pune city commemorated the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister paid tribute to Shivaji Maharaj at Shivneri Fort.
About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born in 1630 in Shivneri in what is now Maharashtra, India, was a revered warrior king and the founder of the Maratha Empire.
- His leadership was marked by his dedication to the welfare of his subjects, regardless of their caste or religion, earning him the title “Rayatecha Raja” (King of the People).
Shivneri Fort is an ancient military fortification in the Pune district of Maharashtra, India.
The 17th-century fort is known as the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire. It was an important citadel during Maratha rule.
