Married Yesubai in 1666 and had a son, Shahu Maharaj. Declared prince of the Maratha Empire in 1674 during Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Led his first battle at Ramnagar at the age of 16.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is well-known as the founder of the Maratha Empire, but what of the other leaders who continued his legacy? After Shivaji Maharaj, it was his oldest son – Chhatrapati ...

Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Born in a family of Maratha rulers, Shivaji acquired leadership skills in his childhood. Growing up he established progressive civil rule with well-structured ...