Coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
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Date
June 06, 1674
Type
State
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Raigad,
Maharashtra,
India
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Political & Governance
Military & Conflict
Event Details
On June 6, 1674, Shivaji Bhonsle was crowned as the Chhatrapati (Paramount Sovereign) of the Maratha Kingdom at Raigad Fort.
Significance: This act challenged the hegemony of the Mughal Empire and established a sovereign Hindu kingdom (Hindavi Swarajya).
Legacy: Shivaji is revered as the father of the Maratha Empire and a master of guerilla warfare.