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Shivaji Jayanti: Twitterati pays tribute to Shivaji Maharaj

Updated on: 19 February,2019 05:20 PM IST  | 
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a warrior king who was known for his warfare strategies, administrative skills and progressive outlook. He also laid the foundation of the Maratha empire.

Shivaji Jayanti: Twitterati pays tribute to Shivaji Maharaj

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born on February 19, 1630 at Shivneri Fort in Pune. Today, on his birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi paid him tribute on Twitter. He posted a video of over 1.45 minutes and wrote, "I bow to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti. A warrior for truth and justice, he is revered as an ideal ruler, devout patriot and is particularly respected by the poor and downtrodden. Jai Shivaji!" 





Rahul Gandhi tweeted in Marathi, "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj created self rule and tried to give justice to the masses. His life and the administration of the state were exemplary for the world. Humble greetings for the great king's birth anniversary."

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, "Respectful homage to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the great Maratha king, on his birth anniversary."

BJP President Amit Shah and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also paid tributes to Shivaji in Hindi.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot tweeted, "My tributes to Chhatrapati #ShivajiMaharaj on his birth anniversary today. He was a visionary and also an epitome of wisdom and valour...#ShivajiJayanti."

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik also created a beautiful sand art and wrote, "Tributes to Chhatrapati Shivaji Mahraj, an icon of courage and valour, on his birth anniversary."

#ShivajiMaharaj and # ShivajiJayanti were trending on Twitter. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a warrior king who was known for his warfare strategies, administrative skills and progressive outlook. He also laid the foundation of the Maratha empire.

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