THIS DAY IN HISTORY | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s Birth, Madhavrao Sadashiv Rao Golwalkar’s Birth

On February 19, 1630, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, revered as Hindu Hriday Samrat and a symbol of courage and valor, was born at Shivneri Fort in Pune. This day is celebrated as Shiv Jayanti, especially in Maharashtra. Shivaji Maharaj laid the foundation of the Maratha Empire and is recognized as the father of guerrilla warfare and the Indian Navy.