Remembering Chatrapathi Shivaji Through Stamps

Chatrapathi Shivaji Was Born On February 19,1630

Today’s Stamp For The Day Features Chatrapathi Shivaji On The Indian Stamp Of 1980.It was this day Chatrapathi Shivaji Was Born.

 

Shivaji Bhosle with the  Common name Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (Depicted On Indian Stamp) was a Maratha king from the Bhosle dynasty who founded the Maratha empire.

Chatrapathi Shivaji was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri near the city of Junnar. While Jijabai was pregnant, she had prayed to the local deity "Shivai" for blessings for her expected child. Shivaji was named after this local deity

 

Shivaji led a resistance to free the Marathas from Sultanate of Bijapur, and establish the rule of the Hindus .He created an independent Maratha kingdom with Raigad as its capital,and fought against the Mughals to defend his kingdom successfully.He was crowned as Chhatrapati of the Maratha Kingdom in 1674

 

First Day Cover Of Indian Stamp On Chatrapathi Shivaji

City Of Junnar Where Chatrapathi Shivaji (Depicted On Indian Stamp) Was Born