Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

FAQ About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

Did Shivaji Maharaj have any successors?

Yes, Shivaji was succeeded by his sons, Sambhaji and Rajaram. Sambhaji took over the reins after Shivaji's death in 1680 and continued to expand and defend the Maratha territories against the Mughal Empire until his capture and execution in 1689. Rajaram then became the leader and continued the fight against the Mughals.