Chhatrapati Shivaji: INDIA'S LAST WARRIOR KING.

This article from All About History provides a historical account of Chhatrapati Shivaji, the last warrior king of India. Shivaji was born in 1630 in Maharashtra, a region dominated by Muslim sultanates and the Mughal empire. Despite his non-elite background, Shivaji rose to power and established himself as a formidable military leader. He employed tactics such as assassination and negotiation to outmaneuver his enemies, including the Mughals. Shivaji eventually founded the Maratha state and declared himself emperor, but his legacy was short-lived as his son defected and the Marathas faced challenges from the Mughals and the East India Company. Shivaji's memory and legend grew in significance in the late 19th century as a symbol of Indian nationalism and resistance against foreign domination. [Extracted from the article]

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