Shivaji was born at the Shivneri Fort near Junnar in 1630 AD. The fort was a secure stronghold in the Pune region, which was part of his father Shahaji’s Jagir. His early life and training under his mother Jijabai and guardian Dadaji Kondadev took place primarily in the surrounding Pune region. Answer is (B) Shivneri Fort
Where was Shivaji born? (A) Panhala Fort (B) Shivneri Fort (C) Raigad Fort (D) None of these
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Shivaji was born in the hill fort of Shivneri near the town of Junnar in 1630 AD. This strategic fort, located within the Jagir controlled by his father Shahaji Bhonsle, provided the security necessary for his early life. The rugged, mountainous terrain surrounding Shivneri played a critical role in shaping his military strategies and his deep connection to the Maratha homeland, establishing his lifelong preference for mountain strongholds over open cities.