Question

Where was Chattrapati Shivaji born?

Answer 1

Hint:
 He was born in a state whose economic capital is Mumbai. The place is related to Buddhist dominion. Earlier this place was controlled by Delhi Sultanate, Bahmani Sultanate, and Ahmednagar Sultanate.


Complete solution:
Chatrapati Shivaji was born on 19th February 1630 in Shivneri. Shivneri is located in the Pune district of Maharashtra. He was an Indian ruler and was also a member of “ Bhonsle Maratha clan”. He was crowned as “ Chatrapati Shivaji” at Raigad. Raigad is located in Maharashtra. His father was Shahaji and his mother was Jijabai. Shivaji Jayanti is celebrated on 19th February to mark the birth anniversary of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He is also known for his work towards the promotion of Marathi and Sanskrit language ins administrative work.

One of the Muslim writes described him as “ Kabir bi jhannum raft” or “ The infidel went to hell”. He was also called by the name “ Mountain rat” because of the Guerilla attack techniques he used to fight the battles.

Additional Information - He is the founder of the “Council of eight ministers” or “ Ashta Pradhan Mandal”. This council is related to the political and administrative affairs of Chatrapati Shivaji. He suppressed the use of the Persian language. He got the title of “Shakakarta” or “founder of an era”, and “Haindava Dharmodharak” or “Protector of Hindu faith” at Raigad.


Hence, the correct answer is Shivneri .

Note:
Chhatrapati Shivaji is the founder of the “Maratha empire”. The capital of this empire was Raigad, Jinji, Satara, and Pune. He founded this empire in 1674. The empire is also called “ Maratha confederacy”