348 years ago, today, we lost a lady who was not only a brave & consummate ruler but also gave India & the world one of the greatest warriors & kings ever – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Shraddhanjali to Jijabai Shahaji Bhosale! 🙏🏻

When Shivaji was 14 years old, Shahaji Raje handed over the Jagir of Pune to him. Of course, the responsibility of managing the Jagir fell on Jijabai. Jijabai and Shivaji arrived in a Pune which had been devastated by repeated malgovernance & pillage by Nizamshah, Adilshah and Mughals, the condition of Pune was very bad. Under such adverse circumstances, she along with Dadoji Kondadeo redeveloped the city of Pune and parented one of India’s greatest kings while doing so. She was also a skilled horse rider and could wield a sword very skillfully.

The world is forever grateful to Jijabai for giving us Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & for inspiring him to greatness!!!

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