The Adilshahi had suffered several defeats from Shivaji in the past. The backstory: In 1660, Shivaji Maharaj was trapped in the fort of Panhala, under siege and vastly outnumbered by an Adilshahi army from Bijapur led by Siddhi Johar. Later, Shivaji would honour their sacrifice by immortalizing their memory. It captures the essence of the Shivaji’s ardent followers who were loyal and ready to lay down their lives, fighting for his safety. This painting features Baji Prabhu and a small group of Shivaji’s followers who gave up their lives to protect him. Escape from Panhala : Shivaji inspired loyalty Here are some paintings depicting key moments from the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivaji’s military forces expanded the Maratha sphere of influence, capturing and building forts, and forming a Maratha navy. He established a competent and progressive civil rule with well-structured administrative organisations. Over the subsequent years, he helmed the reign of the Maratha Empire. Shivaji grew up in Pune under the care of his mother. Shahaji Bhosale served as a general in the Deccan Sultanate and maintained his own small kingdom in Pune even as he was stationed at different locations. Shivaji, the great Maratha warrior king, (named after the goddess Shivai) was born to Shahaji Bhosale & Jijabai at a time when power in Deccan was shared by three sultanates: Bijapur, Ahmednagar, and Golkonda. These works resulted from the numerous trips Dhurandhar made with Purshottam Mawji, who wrote a history of Shivaji Maharaj’s military and its role during warfare. These are illustrations from books commissioned by Balasaheb Pantapratinidi, Raja of Aundh. In the 19th century painter, M.V Dhurandhar’s works, there are several watercolour paintings featuring Shivaji Maharaj.Īccording to the Bhau Daji Lad Museum that exhibited these works in 2018 as part of an exhibition: Yet, in visual art itself there are numerous depictions of Shivaji – in miniatures, sculptures as well as modern art. Interestingly, unlike usual practice in royal courts, Shivaji did not employ artists or painters. Countless stories of his wit, administrative abilities, resourcefulness and bravery have been told through novels, comics, plays, ballads, songs, and visual art and have inspired generations. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a man of great valour, a charismatic leader and the founder of the Maratha Empire.
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