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Jijabai
Jijabai Shahaji Bhonsale (; 12 January 1598 – 17 June 1674), referred to as Rajmata Jijabai, was the mother of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Kingdom. She was a daughter of Lakhujirao Jadhav of Sindkhed Raja. Early life Jijabai was born on 12 January 1598, to Mhalasabai Jadhav and Lakhuji Jadhav at Sindkhed Raja in present-day Buldhana district of Maharastra. Jijabai was married at an early age to Shahaji Bhosle, son of Maloji Bhosle of Verul village, a military commander serving under the Nizam. She was a skilled horse rider, sword fighter, academician and administrator. She is also known to be a guide of his son Shivaji for expansion of maratha empire. Death She died on 17 June 1674 at Pachad village near Raigad Fort. This was only eleven days after the coronation of Shivaji. In popular culture * Actress, Sulochana Latkar portrayed Jijabai in the marathi film Maratha Tituka Melvava *Sumati Gupte played Jijabai in the 1974 film Raja Shiv Chhatrapati. *Jijabai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sindkhed Raja
Sindkhed Raja is a town and a municipal council in Buldhana district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the birthplace of Rajmata Jijabai, mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Sindkhed was ruled by Koli Chieftain. Etymology There are many legends associated with name of this city. According to one legend, the name Sindkhed is derived from the name of king Sindhurama, who is said to have established this city in ancient time. While other believes that this area was known as 'Siddha Kshetra' (holy land of seers), which over a period of time got abbreviated to Sindkhed. History Not much is known about history of this place in ancient time and the Middle ages. In 1450 A.D., this area was given as jagir to a local Qazi by Ala-ud-Din Ahmad Shah Bahmani of the Bahmani Sultanate. By 1550, this area came under rule of powerful Jadhav dynasty, which ruled the paragana of Sindkhed until 1724. During this period, they kept on shuffling their suzerainty with Mughal Empire and Ah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shivaji
Shivaji I (Shivaji Shahaji Bhonsale, ; 19 February 1630 – 3 April 1680) was an Indian ruler and a member of the Bhonsle dynasty. Shivaji carved out his own independent kingdom from the Sultanate of Bijapur that formed the genesis of the Maratha Empire. In 1674, he was formally crowned the ''Chhatrapati'' of his realm at Raigad Fort. Shivaji offered passage and his service to the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb to invade the declining Sultanate of Bijapur. After Aurangzeb's departure for the north due to a war of succession, Shivaji conquered territories ceded by Bijapur in the name of the Mughals. Following his defeat at the hands of Jai Singh I, the senior most general ("Mirza (noble), Mirza Raja") of the Mughal Empire, in the Battle of Purandar, Shivaji entered into vassalage with the Mughal empire, assuming the role of a Mughal chief and was conferred with the title of ''Raja (title), Raja'' by Aurangzeb. He undertook military expeditions on behalf of the Mughal Empire for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mrinal Kulkarni
Mrinal Kulkarni (née Deo; born 21 June 1971) is an Indian actress and director known for her work in several films and television productions. She is best known for her role as Mirabai in Doordarshan's '' Mirabai'' and as a fairy on Star Plus's '' Son Pari''. She has also acted in Marathi language and Hindi TV serials and films. Early life, family and education Mrinal was born on 21 June 1971 into a Marathi Konkanastha Brahmin family in Pune to Dr. Vijay Deo and Dr. Veena Deo. She has a sister named Madhura. She lost her father to illness on 11 April 2019. Her mother died on 29 October 2024. She has a Master's degree in Linguistics from Pune University. She married her childhood friend Ruchir Kulkarni in 1990 and they have a son, Virajas, who is also a part of Marathi film industry. Direction Mrinal debuted as a Director with the Marathi film, ''Prem Mhanje... Prem Mhanje.... Prem Asta''. The story of the film was written by herself. After that, she directed Marathi h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanhaji
''Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior'' is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language epic historical action film, co-written and directed by Om Raut and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar and Ajay Devgn under T-Series Films and Ajay Devgn FFilms. Tracing the life of Maratha warrior Tanaji Malusare, it stars Ajay Devgn as the eponymous lead, Kajol and Saif Ali Khan. It also features Neha Sharma, Sharad Kelkar and Luke Kenny in supporting roles. Set in the 17th century, it revolves around Tanaji's attempts to recapture the Kondhana fortress once it passed on to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb who transfers its control to his trusted guard Udaybhan Singh Rathore. The film was originally named ''Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior'' but the name was later changed to ''Tanhaji''. The film was launched on 20 July 2017, with Raut making his directorial debut in Bollywood. Raut previously directed '' Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush'' (2015), for which he received acclaim. The film was simultaneously dubbed in Marathi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahaji
Shahaji Bhonsale (; 18 March 1594 – 23 January 1664) was a 17th century Indian military leader who served the Ahmadnagar Sultanate, the Bijapur Sultanate, and the Mughal Empire at various points in his career. As a member of the Bhonsle dynasty, Shahaji inherited the Pune and Supe jagirs (fiefs) from his father Maloji, who previously served the Ahmadnagar Sultanate. During the Mughal invasion of the Deccan, Shahaji joined the Mughal forces and served under Emperor Shah Jahan for a short period. After being deprived of his jagirs, he defected to the Bijapur Sultanate in 1632 and regained control over Pune and Supe. In 1638, he received the jagir of Bangalore after Bijapur's invasion of Kempe Gowda III's territories. Afterwards, he became the chief general of Bijapur and oversaw its expansion. He was the father of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Kingdom. Early life Shahaji was the son of Maloji Bhosale, a Maratha warrior and nobleman who had been awarded the jagirs of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Shivchatrapati
''Raja Shivchhatrapati'' is an Indian Marathi language historical drama television series based on Shivaji, Shivaji Maharaj, founder of the Maratha Kingdom which aired on Star Pravah. The serial was re-telecast in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Summary Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, born at Shivneri fort, establishes the Maratha kingdom against all odds by fighting against the Mughal dynasty. Cast * Amol Kolhe as Shivaji, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj * Mrinal Kulkarni as Jijabai, Rajmata Jijabai * Avinash Narkar as Shahaji, Shahaji Raje Bhosale * Yatin Karyekar as Aurangzeb * Rujuta Deshmmukh as Maharani Saibai * Neelam Shirke as Soyarabai, Maharani Soyrabai * Prasad Pandit as Baji Prabhu Deshpande * Shantanu Moghe as Murarbaji Deshpande * Swapnil Rajshekhar as Netaji Palkar * Sanjay Mohite as Bahirji Naik * Sanjay Shejwal as Hiroji Farzand * Vidyadhar Joshi as Jai Singh I, Mirza Rajah Jai Singh * Hardeek Joshi as Kartalab Khan * Sunil Godse as Shaista Khan * Samira Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajmata Jijau
''Rajmata Jijau'' () is a 2011 Marathi language film based upon the life of Jijabai, mother of the 17th century Maratha king Shivaji, as told in Madan Patil's historical novel ''Jijausaheb''. The film was directed by Yashwant Bhalkar and produced by Mandatai and Sharadrao Nimse from the studio Jijai Chitra in Shirdi. Plot ''Rajmata Jijau'' tells the story of Jijabai's life, beginning with the return of the child Shivaji to Pune, and in the process depicts Jijabai as a heroine in her own right, largely responsible for the formation of Shivaji, and therefore, for his accomplishments as founder of the Maratha empire. Cast * Smita Deshmukh as Jijabai * Milind Gunaji as Shahaji * Amol Kolhe as Shivaji * Monika Dabade as Soyarabai * Rahul Solapurkar as Afzal Khan * Rohit kadekar as Sevak * Deepak Karpe as Netaji Palkar Production ''Rajmata Jijau'' was produced by the production company Jijai Chitra. Production began on 6 June 2008 at Raigad with research and pre-production. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veer Shivaji
''Veer Shivaji'' () is an Indian historical drama series that aired on Colors TV from 2 September 2011 to 25 May 2012. The show focuses on the life of Shivaji, the 17th century founder of the Maratha Empire. Plot Cast * Paras Arora as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle - Jijabai and Shahaji Bhosle's son, Sambhaji Bhosle's brother and Saibai and Soyarabai Bhosle's husband and become first Maratha Chhatrapati (Emperor). ** Amol Kolhe as Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosle * Shilpa Tulaskar as Jijabai Bhosale - Shahaji's first wife; Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale & Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's mother. * Palak Jain as Saibai Bhosle (née Sai Nimbalkar) - Shivaji's first and beloved wife, Mother of Sambhaji, Daughter of Mudhoji Rao and sister of Bajaji Rao. ** Sonia Sharma as Elder Sai Bhonsale * Ayesha Kaduskar as Soyarabai Bhosle - (née Soyara Mohite) Shivaji's second wife and Rajaram and Balibai 's mother. ** Ruchita Jadhav as Elder Soyarabai Bhosle * Milind Gunaji as S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buldhana District
Buldhana district (Marathi pronunciation: ulɖʰaːɳa is located in the Amravati division of Maharashtra, India. It is situated at the western border of Vidarbha region and is 500 km away from the state capital, Mumbai. The district has towns and cities like deulghat, dhad, mehakar, Shegaon, Malkapur, Khamgaon, Lonar and Chikhli. It is surrounded by Madhya Pradesh in the north, Akola, Washim, and Amravati districts on the east, Jalna district on the south, and Jalgaon and Aurangabad districts on the west. Khamgaon is the largest city in the district. Buldhana district holds religious significance as it is the site of the Shri Gajanan Maharaj Temple, Shegaon. Lonarkar Top (about 923 meters) is highest altitude in Buldhana District placed in Ambabarwa Wildlife Sanctuary. Office holders Members of Parliament * Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav ( SHS) * Raksha Khadse (BJP) Guardian minister List of Guardian ministers District Magistrate/Collector list of Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharashtra
Maharashtra () is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Indian states of Karnataka and Goa to the south, Telangana to the southeast and Chhattisgarh to the east, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh to the north, and the Indian union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to the northwest. Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India, the third most populous country subdivision in South Asia and the fourth-most populous in the world. The state is divided into 6 divisions and 36 districts. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra due to its historical significance as a major trading port and its status as India's financial hub, housing key institutions and a diverse economy. Additionally, Mumbai's well-developed infrastructure and cultural diversity make it a suitable administrative center for the state, and the most populous urban are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maloji Bhosle
Maloji Bhonsale ( 1552 – 1605) was a Maratha chief (''Sardar'') who served the Ahmadnagar Sultanate. He was the father of Shahaji and the grandfather of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha kingdom. Early life Maloji was born in 1552 to Babaji Bhosale (d. 1597), a Patil (chief) of the Hingani Berdi and Devalgaon villages around Pune. Maloji also had a younger brother, Vithoji. Military career under the Jadhavs of Sindkhed Maloji and his brother Vithoji migrated away from Pune, and initially served as cavalrymen under the Jadhavs of Sindkhed. The Jadhavs provided military service to the Ahmednagar Sultanate. Maloji married Uma Bai (also known as Dipa Bai), the sister of Jagpalrao Nimbalkar, who was the Deshmukh of Phaltan According to ''Shiva Digvijaya'', a text regarded as a modern work by historians such as Jadunath Sarkar and Surendra Nath Sen, Maloji's wife Umabai allegedly prayed at the tomb of Ahmadnagar's Sufi Pir Shah Sharif, to be blessed with a son. After ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji
''Swarajyarakshak Sambhaji'' () is an Indian historical drama based on the life of warrior king Sambhaji. The series is directed by Vivek Deshpande and Kartik Rajaram Kendhe and is written by Pratap Gangavane. It is produced and starred by Amol Kolhe in lead role of Sambhaji, Vilas Sawant and Sonali Ghanashyam Rao under the banner of Jagadamb Creations. It premiered from 24 September 2017 by replacing ''Kahe Diya Pardes'' and aired on Zee Marathi. Plot Sambhaji, son of Shivaji is a warrior who fights for Swarajya self rule and becomes a Maratha Chhatrapati. Sambhaji loses his mother at the age of two and grows up under the influence of his grandmother Jijabai. His battle for self-rule begins when he meets Mirza Raje and a nine-year-old. After escaping from Agra, he travels from Mathura to Raigad Fort, the Marathi capital, on his own. He is then married to Jivubai; per Maratha custom, she takes the name Yesubai. Six or seven years later, Sambhaji becomes the prince of Swarajy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
