Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle (statue at Raigad)

Reign 1664 – 1680

Coronation June 6, 1674

Titles High Protector of the Maratha Empire

Born February 19, 1630

Birthplace Shivneri Fort, near Pune, India

Died April 3, 1680

Place of death Raigad Fort

Successor Sambhaji

Wives Sai bai, Soyarabai, Putalabai, Kashibai, Sagunabai, Manjulabai, Sakavaarbai, Gunvantibai

Offspring Sambhaji, Rajaram, and six daughters

Father Shahaji

Mother Jijabai

Shivaji Bhosle, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle (Marathi: छत्रपती शिवाजीराजे भोसले) (Born:February 19, 1630, Died: April 3, 1680) was the founder of Maratha empire in western India in 1664.

He is considered a great hero in India, especially in the present-day state of Maharashtra.