| Full Name |
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |
| Date of Birth |
19 February 1630 |
| Place of Birth |
Shivneri Fort, Pune district, Maharashtra |
| Date of Death |
03 April 1680 |
| Place of Death |
Raigad Fort, Maharashtra |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Maratha Empire |
| Education |
Trained in warfare, administration, and statecraft from a young age. Specific formal education details are limited. |
| Profession |
Warrior, Ruler, Founder of the Maratha Empire |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1640s - 1680 |
| Brief Information |
Shivaji Maharaj was a Maratha warrior king who carved out an independent Maratha Empire from the Sultanate of Bijapur. He is known for his military prowess, innovative administrative system, and promotion of Marathi culture. His resistance against the Mughal Empire laid the foundation for the eventual Maratha Confederacy. |