Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2024

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated on 19th February

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Shivaji Maharaj was born in Shivneri fort on 19th Feb. 1630

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Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti was first celebrated by Mahatma Phule in the year 1870 in Pune

Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti Utsav was started by Lokmanya Tilak in 1895

Shivaji Maharaj Started the first navy so he is also known as Father of Indian Navy

Shivaji Maharaj also constructed many sea forts, Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg, Murud-Janjira

Shivaji Maharaj was crowned Chatrapati on June 6, 1674 in Raigad Fort

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