Shahu I

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1. When was Shahu I born?May 18, 1682
2. Where was Shahu I born?Maratha Empire
3. What is Shahu I known for?Restoring and significantly expanding the Maratha Empire, establishing a decentralized administrative system
4. Who was Shahu I?Shahu I was a Maratha ruler born in 1682. He was the grandson of Shivaji I and became the fifth king of the Maratha Empire.
5. How did Shahu I become the king of the Maratha Empire?He was captured by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb when he was a child. After Aurangzeb died in 1707, Shahu was freed, fought the Battle of Khed, won, and was crowned king.

Chhatrapati: The sovereign ruler of the Maratha Empire, a title signifying supreme authority and kingship.
Maratha Empire: A prominent Indian empire that rose to power in the 17th and 18th centuries, known for its military strength and administrative innovations.
Peshwa: The chief minister of the Maratha Empire, who gradually accumulated significant executive power, effectively becoming the de facto ruler.
Decentralized Governance: A system of administration where power and decision-making are distributed among various regional authorities rather than concentrated centrally.