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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Gateway of India #167892437
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Shivaji Bhonsle Ià& x28;February 19, 1630 ââ¬â April 03, 1680& x29; or popularly known asàChhatrapati Shivaji Maharajàwas an Indian warrior-king and the 1st Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire from theàBhonsle Maratha clan. Shivaji carved out an enclave from the decliningàAdilshahi sultanate ofàBijapuràthat formed the genesis of theàMaratha Empire. In 1674, he was formally crowned as theàChhatrapati & x28;emperor& x29; of his self-made realm atàRaigad.