Shivaji

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1. When was Shivaji born?April 19, 1630
2. Where was Shivaji born?Shivneri Fort, near Junnar, in Pune district, India
3. What is Shivaji known for?Founding the Maratha Empire, pioneering military strategies, and establishing a just administration
4. What is the related topic?Maratha Empire, Mughal Empire, Deccan Sultanates
5. What is the administrative system?Established the Ashtapradhan Mandal (Council of Eight Ministers)
6. Why did Shivaji want Swarajya?He wanted self‑rule so people could live freely without big empires controlling them.

Swarajya: A concept of self-rule or independent kingdom, central to Shivaji's political philosophy.
Ashtapradhan Mandal: Shivaji's council of eight ministers who assisted in the administration of his kingdom.
Deccan Sultanates: A group of Muslim kingdoms that ruled in the Deccan region of India during the medieval period.