.
Shri Shivaji
(1630 - 1680)
Shivaji was an Indian warrior-king from the
Maratha Empire. In 1674, he was formally crowned
as chhatrapati (emperor) at Raigad and ruled until
his last day in 1680.
He was recognised as a great national hero during
Indian Independence Movement. In late March 1680,
Shivaji fell ill with fever and dysentery, dying around
April 1680 at the aged of 52.
Maratha Empire. In 1674, he was formally crowned
as chhatrapati (emperor) at Raigad and ruled until
his last day in 1680.
He was recognised as a great national hero during
Indian Independence Movement. In late March 1680,
Shivaji fell ill with fever and dysentery, dying around
April 1680 at the aged of 52.
