CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ –THE GREAT INDIAN

LEADER

JAI BHAVANI.. JAI SHIVAJI..

INTRODUCTION Shivaji Bhosale, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale.

Shivaji was the founder of Maratha Empire in western India in 1674

Born: February 19, 1627

Died: April 3, 1680

Father: Shahaji

Mother: Jijabai

Shivaji with his ideology of Hindavi Swaraj (Freedom for Hindustan) decided to directly challenge Bijapur Sultanate rule and eventually the Mughal empire to established the Maratha Samrajya or the Maratha kingdom for there Marathas, by the Marathas and of the Marathas.

Leadership Qualities

An example of this is how readily his men like Baji Prabhu Deshpande

and others volunteered to face even the likelihood of certain death

at Ghod Khind to help Shivaji continue the fight of independence –

eliciting such heroism from followers cannot be mandates,

it can only be inspired by :

Purity of character

Noble

Awe inspiring leadership and

A truly shared vision for homeland.

An innovator and an Able commander

He successfully used effective tactics

Strategic expansion of territories and forts

Formation of highly mobile cavalry

Infantry units

Adaptation of strategic battle plans and

formations, Whereby he succeeded in

out- manoeuvring, time and again, his vastly

bigger and highly determined enemies.

Skills

Shivaji Mharaj’s kingdom served as a Hindu

bulwark against Mughal powers within India.

His brilliant strategic- (ganimi kava)

Tactical management on battlefields,

Acute management and

Administrative skills helped him to lay the

foundations of the future Maratha empire in

India.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Clash with the Mughals-

AFZAL DEATH-

Attack on SHAISTA KHAN-

Battle of Pratapgarh

Battle of Kolhapur

Siege of Panhala and Battle of Pavan Khind

Treaty of Purandar

Arrest in Agra and escape

Disturbed by his continuing success, Adilshahi sent

a famous Sardar, 'Afzal khan' to capture Shivaji – dead or alive

Huge army – destruction of temples

Shivaji’s meeting at Pratapgad

Prays to Bhavani Mata

Afzal killed using “Bichwa” (Tiger claws)

Encounter with Shaista Khan –

Delhi sent next Khan to punish Shivaji Raje was Shaista Khan.

Destruction of property

Shivaji along with a few people created chaos in his living quarters

Shaista is lucky- He only loses his Fingers

Forts achieved

Rajgad Torana Kondana Purandar Sindhudurga Sinhagad Western ghats And many more ..

Forts achieved

Shivneri

Rajgad

Sindhudurg

Murud janjiraPurandar Sinhgad

Broad Principles of Shivaji’s Administration The defence of the country (Swarajya) should be given highest priority

through a network of well garrisoned land and marine forts, a strong army and a navy. In view of peculiar geographical features of Maharashtra specially kokan region this was the best means of protecting the land from hostile powers.

All posts were to be filled on the basis of merit and not heredity, caste or religion.

Revenue collection was to be direct, i.e. by the state, through its own agencies and departments and through middleman of any type.

During war and in course of raids in the enemy territory the women, children and religion places were not to suffer any harm or damage.

TRAITS OF HIS GREAT LEADERSHIP-

DEMOCRATIC-HIS POLICIES were clearly defined

for only and only welfare of society

Inspired his own people

Paternalistic-

Fair administration- taxation

Thinking out of the box

Sharp brain good presence of mind great vision

Superb spy network

An innovator and able commander

THE GREAT KING.. Meritocracy-

Leading by example-

Superb spy network-

Promoted commerce-

All around development-

Constant vigilant-