Sambhaji (Sambhajiraje Shivajiraje Bhonsle, Marathi pronunciation: [saːmˈbʱaːdʑiː ˈbʱos(ə)le]; 14 May 1657 – 11 March 1689), also known as Shambhuraje, ruled from 1681 to 1689 as the second king (Chhatrapati) of the Maratha Empire, a prominent state in early modern India.

Sambhaji, the second Maratha king, was put to death by order of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the 17th-century. The conflicts between the Mughals and the Deccan Sultanates, which resulted in the downfall of the Sultanates, paved the way for …

Feb 17, 2025 · Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (1680-81), the valiant second ruler of the Maratha Empire (the first was Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj), remains one of the most fearless and determined warriors in Indian history.

Sambhaji Maharaj was a well-educated man and a scholar of the Sanskrit language. He was fluent in several languages besides Marathi. He was educated by Keshav Pandit, an expert in Sanskrit literature, Hindu jurisprudence, and the Puranas.

Sambhaji Bhonsle was the eldest son of Shivaji form his first wife Saibai. He was born in 1657 at Purandar. He became the second Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire after the death of Shivaji. He was executed by Aurangzeb in 1689 at Tulapur. [1] [2]

Feb 25, 2025 · Sambhaji was not only a warrior king but a cultural defender, whose life and martyrdom became symbols of Hindu resistance against Mughal oppression. He fought with valor and intelligence, protecting Hindu temples, culture, …

Sambhaji Maharaj history is important in Maratha history as, after his sacrifice, the Maratha troops took a stand against the Mughals. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was one of the great freedom fighters of India.

The authentic Sambhaji Maharaj—complex, flawed, and heroic—offers an even more compelling figure than the sanitized versions often presented in contemporary media. The genuine story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj remains an inspiring chapter in India's struggle for self-determination, all the more powerful when understood in its authentic ...

Feb 17, 2025 · Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj (born in 1657, coronated in 1680, death in 1689) was the second ruler of the Maratha Empire and the son of the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. A fearless warrior and skilled strategist, he led the Marathas in their resistance against the Mughal Empire, Portuguese, and Siddis.

Feb 14, 2025 · Sambhaji Maharaj, the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire, played a crucial role in shaping Indian history. As the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, Sambhaji inherited the responsibility of defending and expanding the empire.