Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Age, Wiki and Bio

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

Quick Info

ProfessionRuler of Maratha Empire
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth14/05/1657
Age31 years (died on 11, Mar, 1689)
BirthplacePurandar Fort, Ahmadnagar Subah, Mughal Empire (present-day Pune District, Maharashtra, India)
Date of Death11/03/1689

Bio/Wiki

Full NameChhatrapati Sambhaji Raj Shivaji Raj Bhosale
Real NameSambhaji Bhonsle
NicknameShambhuraje
Royal FamilyBhosale
StatehoodFrom Western Maharashtra, Konkan, Sahyadri Ranges to Nagpur and from North Maharashtra, Khandesh to Thanjavur in South India
CapitalRaigad
Title(s)
  • Chhatrapati
  • Swaraj Rakshak
  • Dharmaveer
Reign16 January 1681 – 11 March 1689
Coronation
Symbolic20 July 1680 in Panhala
Official16 January 1681 in Raigad Fort
PredecessorChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
SuccessorChhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj
Commander-in-ChiefCommander-in-Chief Hambir Rao Mohite
AnthemHindu Pat Patshah
Royal MottoSri Shambho: Shivjatasya Mudra Dyauriva Rajate, Yandakasevini Lekha Warte Kasya Nopri
CurrencyHone, Shivarai

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 0" (182 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Education
  • Well-educated in Sanskrit literature, Hindu jurisprudence, and the Puranas
  • Tutored by Keshav Pandit
Languages
  • Fluent in multiple languages including Sanskrit and Hindustani
Literary Contributions
  • Budhbhushanam (Sanskrit)
  • Nayikabhed (Hindustani)
  • Saatsatak (Hindustani)
  • Nakhshikha (Hindustani)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteKshatriyas
EthnicityMaratha
Zodiac SignTaurus

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseYesubai
Children
SonChhatrapati Shahu I Maharaj (5th Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire)
DaughterBhavani Bai

Family

FatherChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
MotherMaharani Saibai
Siblings
Half-BrotherRajaram Bhonsle I (3rd Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire; younger)
NoteHad seven younger siblings
Step-Mother(s)
  • Maharani Soyarabai
  • Maharani Putalabai
  • Maharani Sakvarbai
  • Maharani Kashibai Jadhav

Career

Overview
  • Sambhaji Maharaj, son of Shivaji, succeeded him as the ruler of the Maratha empire.
  • He faced several internal and external challenges yet remained committed to defending the empire's sovereignty.
Key Events
  • Became the Chhatrapati on 20 July 1680 after Shivaji's death.
  • Implemented agricultural measures during severe droughts.
Military Campaigns
  • Launched attacks against the Mughal territories, including Burhanpur.
  • Engaged in multiple military alliances and conflicts during his reign, including support of Akbar against the Mughals.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Sambhaji was raised by his grandmother after his mother passed away at a young age.
He was trained in warfare and statecraft from an early age.
Had a turbulent childhood surrounded by political conflicts and family rivalries.
Developed a keen understanding of political strategies under significant pressure.