FAQ About Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
What is the significance of the coronation of Shivaji as Chhatrapati?
The coronation of Shivaji as Chhatrapati in 1674 symbolized the formal establishment of the Maratha sovereignty. It was an assertion of independence from Mughal rule, enhancing his legitimacy as a monarch among his people, and setting the stage for the Maratha Empire to emerge as a formidable power in the Indian subcontinent.
