The author of the profound literary work ‘Das Bodh’ is Samarth Ramdas. Written in Marathi, the text is a spiritual treatise that provides guidance on life, devotion and action. It served as a philosophical and moral compass for the Maratha ...
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Dadaji Kondadev was Shivaji’s political guru and guardian. He was a skilled administrator who managed the Jagir (estate) of Shivaji’s father, Shahaji, in Pune. Kondadev trained Shivaji in land revenue, justice and administration, providing him with the essential skills for ...
The ‘Ashtapradhan’ (Council of Eight Ministers) existed during the reign of Shivaji. This council was his advisory body, assisting him in the administration of the newly formed state. Unlike later administrations, the ministers were advisory and subordinate to the Chhatrapati, ...
Shivaji was most profoundly influenced by his mother, Jijabai. A highly devout and principled woman, Jijabai instilled in him the ideals of righteous governance, Hindu self-rule (Swaraj) and justice. She was his first guardian and political mentor, providing the moral ...
The Third Battle of Panipat (1761 AD) was fought between the forces of the Maratha Confederacy (under the nominal control of Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao) and the invading Afghan forces of Ahmad Shah Abdali. The Marathas suffered a crushing defeat, ...