Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Punyadin is the death anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who established the Maratha Empire during the 17th century and kindled the spirit of self-rule among Hindus who were being governed by foreign rulers. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Punyadin 2025 date as per Hindu Tithi is on April 10. It is observed on the Chaitra Shukla Paksha Trayodashi tithi or the thirteenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Chaitra month (March – April).
The Mughals had expanded their territory till the Deccan Peninsula. Emperor Aurangzeb wanted to include the powerful Maratha empire within his empire. But the presence of one person stood as an impenetrable wall between him and his dream of accession and that was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji fought and annexed the various Islamic Sultanates of Deccan forming the first Maratha confederacy. It was during his time that the Hindavi Swarajya (self-rule of Hindu people) was established, and a brand-new era of nationalism was born.
How Did Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Die?
The exact date and cause of the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj is controversial. It is believed that he died on April 3 or April 4 or
April 5 in 1680 CE at the age of 50 on the eve of Hanuman Jayanti. As per
British records, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj remained ill for 12 days and died
of hemorrhagic effusion. The Portuguese work, the Biblioteca Nacional de
Lisboa, states the cause of death of Shivaji Maharaj as anthrax. Krishnaji
Anant Bhasbad, author of Bhasbad Bakhar, a biography of Chhatrapati Shivaji
Maharaj, mentions fever as the cause of death.
Shivaji can never die - He will keep inspiring generations
of Hindus - He will constantly remind us about the unimaginable sacrifices of
thousands of Hindus who fought for the honor and freedom of Hindus - those
brave Hindus who gave up their life so that their sons and daughters can live
with their heads held high.
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