Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a tribute to the great Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his 390th birth anniversary on twitter.
Calling Shivaji one of the greatest sons of Mother India, he wrote, “Bowing to one of the greatest sons of Mother India, the embodiment of courage, compassion and good governance, the exceptional Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti”. Prime Minister added that Shivaji’s life continues to motivate millions.
महान छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज यांच्या जयंती दिनी त्यांना नमन!
Bowing to one of the greatest sons of Mother India, the embodiment of courage, compassion and good governance, the exceptional Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. His life continues to motivate millions. pic.twitter.com/zrnpT5D5oI
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2020
In another tweet, Prime Minister Modi wrote, “Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj made a mark as a valourous warrior and an outstanding administrator. From building a strong navy to ushering several pro-people policies, he was outstanding in all spheres. He will always be remembered for his opposition to injustice and intimidation.”
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj made a mark as a valorous warrior and an outstanding administrator. From building a strong navy to ushering several pro-people policies, he was outstanding in all spheres. He will always be remembered for his opposition to injustice and intimidation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 19, 2020
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the great Maratha warrior. A state holiday in the state is observed in Maharashtra.
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The Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on 19 February 1630 at Shivneri Fort, who is known as the greatest Maratha ruler to establish well-structured administrative organizations. There are various stories of his strength and valor. He was coronated at the at age of 44 in 1674 but before that, he seized and won many forts, expanding the Maratha kingdom to a larger part of Bharatvarsha.
