Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Ruler of Maratha Empire Biography, Age.

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Profession	Ruler of Maratha Empire
Nationality	Indian
Birthplace	Purandar Fort, Ahmadnagar Subah, Mughal Empire (present-day Pune District, Maharashtra, India)
Date of Death	11/03/1689

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Full Name

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raj Shivaji Raj Bhosale

Real Name

Sambhaji Bhonsle

Nickname

Shambhuraje

Royal Family

Bhosale

Statehood

From Western Maharashtra, Konkan, Sahyadri Ranges to Nagpur and from North Maharashtra, Khandesh to Thanjavur in South India

Capital

Raigad

Title(s)

Chhatrapati
Swaraj Rakshak
Dharmaveer

Reign

16 January 1681 – 11 March 1689

Coronation

Symbolic	20 July 1680 in Panhala
Official	16 January 1681 in Raigad Fort

Predecessor

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Successor

Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj

Commander-in-Chief

Commander-in-Chief Hambir Rao Mohite

Anthem

Hindu Pat Patshah

Royal Motto

Sri Shambho: Shivjatasya Mudra Dyauriva Rajate, Yandakasevini Lekha Warte Kasya Nopri

Currency

Hone, Shivarai

Physical Stats & More

Height	6' 0" (182 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Education	Well-educated in Sanskrit literature, Hindu jurisprudence, and the Puranas Tutored by Keshav Pandit
Languages	Fluent in multiple languages including Sanskrit and Hindustani
Literary Contributions	Budhbhushanam (Sanskrit) Nayikabhed (Hindustani) Saatsatak (Hindustani) Nakhshikha (Hindustani)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Kshatriyas
Ethnicity	Maratha

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Married

Wife/Spouse

Yesubai

Children

Son	Chhatrapati Shahu I Maharaj (5th Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire)
Daughter	Bhavani Bai

Family

Father

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Mother

Maharani Saibai

Siblings

Half-Brother	Rajaram Bhonsle I (3rd Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire; younger)
Note	Had seven younger siblings

Step-Mother(s)

Maharani Soyarabai
Maharani Putalabai
Maharani Sakvarbai
Maharani Kashibai Jadhav

Career

Overview	Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Shivaji, succeeded him as the ruler of the Maratha empire. He faced several internal and external challenges yet remained committed to defending the empire's sovereignty.
Key Events	Became the Chhatrapati on 20 July 1680 after Shivaji's death. Implemented agricultural measures during severe droughts.
Military Campaigns	Launched attacks against the Mughal territories, including Burhanpur. Engaged in multiple military alliances and conflicts during his reign, including support of Akbar against the Mughals.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Sambhaji was raised by his grandmother after his mother passed away at a young age.
2. He was trained in warfare and statecraft from an early age.
3. Had a turbulent childhood surrounded by political conflicts and family rivalries.
4. Developed a keen understanding of political strategies under significant pressure.

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Ruler of Maratha Empire Indian Purandar Fort, Ahmadnagar Subah, Mughal Empire (present-day Pune District, Maharashtra, India)