Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 2630 in in Shivneri fort, as per the Gregorian calendar. However, being born in the month of Phalgun. However, according to tithi, his birthday falls on Phalgun Vadya Tritiya which is the reason this year it will be celebrated on March 28, 2024 (today)

Shivaji Bhosale, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a member of the Bhonsle Maratha clan

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is one of the greatest Maratha rulers who carved an enclave from Bijapur's Adilshahi sultanate that marked the beginning of the Maratha Empire

Shivaji Maharaj captured the Torna fort at the age of 16, as documented in historical records, with the seizure of Raigad and Kondana forts occurring a year later

Additionally, he is renowned for reinstating the Hindavi Swarajya festival