New Delhi: On the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, netizens hailed the great Maratha warrior. It is celebrated on February 19. He was a member of the Bhonsle clan of Marathas. He was formally crowned as the Chhatrapati (Monarch) of his realm at Raigad in 1674.
SHIVAJI MAHARAJ JAYANTI 2022 TOP WISHES:
My tributes to one of the greatest emperors, India ever witnessed, Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
A small thread about his greatness.
(1/n)#ShivajiMaharaj #shivajijayanti #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj pic.twitter.com/fDTGSqBIav
— (@GudumbaNews) February 19, 2022
“Never bend your head always hold it high.” #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj pic.twitter.com/dnJFfruDaZ
— Vedic Woman (@Vedic_Woman) February 19, 2022
One of the greatest maratha leader, who has capability to destroy the roots of Mughal Empire.#ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj #ShivajiMaharaj #छत्रपती_शिवाजी_महाराज_जयंती pic.twitter.com/dqvGc3ULAm
— Vishal Ghodeswar (@VishalGhodesw13) February 19, 2022
Remembering the greatest emperor India has ever witnessed, the true Father of our great #HinduRashtra, greatest Hindu warrior of Maa Bharat, one and only one #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj on his Jayanti. #ShivajiMaharaj #shivajijayanti pic.twitter.com/0r0Am8X2R0
— Jaya (@Jayfromsouth1) February 19, 2022
He was not named after Lord Shiva, but after a Goddess Shivai Devi.
His real name is "Shivaji Bhonsale", but later became famous as "Sri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj".
(3/n)#ShivajiMaharaj #shivajijayanti #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj pic.twitter.com/EIS9CrrKBY
— (@GudumbaNews) February 19, 2022
"A great leader"
"A great freedom fighter"
"Honor of Maharashtra"
“Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj”#ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj#शिवजयंती #शिवजन्मोत्सव pic.twitter.com/pmr9IjywX2— Parth Joshi (@ParthJo16924317) February 19, 2022
CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ RARE FACTS:
- Chhatrapati Shivaji is said to have innovated military tactics and pioneered unconventional methods.
- At the same time, he revived ancient Hindu political traditions and court conventions. Plus, he promoted the usage of Marathi and Sanskrit and not Persian, in court and administration.
- On the birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior, Twitter is abuzz with wishes, quotes and messages.
- Shivaji Maharaj was the first to realise the importance of having a naval force and thus is known as the Father of Indian Navy.
- He established a navy and forts at the coastline to defend Maharashtra on Konkan's side. Jaigad, Vijaydurg, Sindhudurg forts are a testimony to Shivaji's efforts, ideas and valour.
- It is said that his mother prayed to regional Goddess Shivai and was blessed with the child and so the name Shivaji was given to the great Maratha ruler.