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Essay On SHIVAJI-THE FOUNDER OF HINDU EMPIRE

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Essay On SHIVAJI-THE FOUNDER OF HINDU EMPIRE
Essay On SHIVAJI-THE FOUNDER OF HINDU EMPIRE

Essay On SHIVAJI-THE FOUNDER OF HINDU EMPIRE

Introduction

Shivaji was the founder of Maratha Empire in India. He was the first Hindu to establish a Hindu empire after the Muslim rule.

His birth and childhood

Shivaji was born in 1627 at Poona. His father Shahji Bhonsle was a Jagirdar. He was a general in the service of the King of Bijapur.

Shivaji lived at Bijapur. The charge of Shivaji’s education fell in the hands of a Brahmin named Dadaji. His mother Jijaji Bai was a very pious lady. Shivaji got best qualities of his character from her nature. He could not learn how to read and write. But he became skilful in all sorts of manly games. When he became young, he was master of riding and arts of war and fighting. Dadaji used to read to him the stories of the Ramayana and Mahabharat. Thus the fire of patriotism was kindled in him while he was quite young.

His determination

The stories of the acts of cruelty of Mughal kings upon the Hindus had a great influence upon him. He made up his mind to free his country from the cruel hands of the Mughals.

His struggle with Muslim’ States

With the help of his small army of hill men he began his work. He first took some forts and districts of Bijapur state. At last the King of Bijapur sent a general named Afzal Khan to arrest him. Afzal Khan tried to kill him in a private meeting. But Shivaji was on his guard. He killed Afzal Khan and destroyed Bijapur army. The King of Bijapur made peace with him.

Now he began to quarrel with Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb sent Shaista Khan and other generals to arrest Shivaji. Shivaji formed a marriage party of his brave soldiers and attacked the house of Shaista Khan. Shaista Khan escaped with the loss of a finger.

His achievements

After his release from Aurangzeb’s prison he reached Rajgarh. He started war against Mughal emperor. He got back the forts which he had given to Aurangzeb. He then became the crowned King in 1674 at Rajgarh. He died in 1680 at the age of fifty three.

His character

He was very hard. He was painstaking. He had a wisdom of a statesman. He was truthful, kind and orthodox Hindu. He was a great patriot. He respected all religions. He had high regard for women of all castes. He always protected cows and Brahmins.

Conclusion

If he had lived a few years more he would have made Hindus great again. India is proud of him.

Vocabulary

Established- set up, On guard- vigilant, चौकन्ना Release- liberation, छुटकारा Hardy- robust, बलिष्ठ Orthodox- holding accepted views, Pious- chaste, Sorts- types, Patriotism- devotion to the nation, Regard- respect, सम्मान।

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Anjali Yadav

इस वेब साईट में हम College Subjective Notes सामग्री को रोचक रूप में प्रकट करने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं | हमारा लक्ष्य उन छात्रों को प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं की सभी किताबें उपलब्ध कराना है जो पैसे ना होने की वजह से इन पुस्तकों को खरीद नहीं पाते हैं और इस वजह से वे परीक्षा में असफल हो जाते हैं और अपने सपनों को पूरे नही कर पाते है, हम चाहते है कि वे सभी छात्र हमारे माध्यम से अपने सपनों को पूरा कर सकें। धन्यवाद..

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