On the Jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the visionary leader, exceptional administrator, strategic thinker, and champion of Swarajya. Modi highlighted Shivaji Maharaj’s enduring inspiration on generations, emphasizing the courage, governance, justice, and self-respect embodied in his life. The Prime Minister shared a video message on social media, praising Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy and leadership qualities.
Shivaji Maharaj, known for his welfare-oriented governance, is celebrated annually on February 19 as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. As the founder of the Maratha Empire, he is revered for his military prowess and strategic victories against the Mughal forces. This year marks the 395th birth anniversary of the Maratha king, observed with pride and devotion, especially in Maharashtra.
Regarded as a warrior king, Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy includes preserving Hindu traditions, promoting Marathi and Sanskrit in administration, and embodying ideals of bravery, honesty, self-governance, and justice. His birth anniversary serves as a significant occasion for reflecting on his life and values, inspiring millions with his principles of governance and warfare tactics.
Shivaji Maharaj’s devotion to his mother, spiritual interests, and strategic acumen in warfare, including guerrilla tactics, have left a lasting impact. Renowned for his alliances and military prowess against the Mughals, he is remembered for his balance between warfare and diplomacy, earning him the title ‘Chhatrapati’.
