#Shivaji is known as the #creator of the #Maratha nation. His greatest importance was his #milita…

#Shivaji is known as the #creator of the #Maratha nation. His greatest importance was his #military and #civil #administration. Shivaji was known for his #wit, a #virtue that won him many wars against the #Mughals. He was one of the first Indian rulers who is said to have introduced the concept of “naval force” to defend the #Konkan side of #Maharashtra and known as the Father of Indian Navy. He was #secular to his core and employed many #Muslim #soldiers in his #battalion. The 210-meter statue of Shivaji in Mumbai is taller than the Statue of Liberty in New York. It’s a state-wide holiday in Maharashtra with almost all schools, colleges, and offices closed to observe Shivaji’s birthday. Several processions are taken out where people are seen dressed up as Shivaji and his subordinates. It’s regarded as the day of pride and honour for the people of Maharashtra. Other than Maharashtra, Shivaji’s birthday is also celebrated in #Goa and #Karnataka. It is also known as Shiv Jayanti or Shivaji Jayanti, this holiday marks the birthday of a legendary Maratha warrior king.

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