Sambhaji

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Sambhaji born?May 14, 1657
2. Where was Sambhaji born?Fort Raigad, Maratha Empire
3. When did Sambhaji die?March 11, 1689
4. What is the reign?1681 – 1689
5. What is the title?Second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire
6. What was Sambhaji's role in the Maratha Empire?Sambhaji was the second king, called Chhatrapati, who led the Maratha Empire after his father Shivaji.

Chhatrapati: The supreme ruler of the Maratha Empire, signifying sovereignty and imperial authority.
Mughal Empire: A dominant Islamic empire that ruled over large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Treatise: A formal and systematic written discourse on a subject, often scholarly or academic.
Martyr: A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs, often seen as a heroic sacrifice.