Sambhaji Maharaj was the eldest son of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. April 11, 2021, marks the 332nd death anniversary (as per Hindu tithi) of Sambhaji Maharaj. The day is also known as Sambhaji Maharaj Punyatithi as per Hindu calendar. The Maratha leader Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje aka Chhatrapati Sambhaji Raje Bhosle was born on 14 May 1657 in the Maratha royal family. Sambhaji's birth anniversary is celebrated with great pomp in Maharashtra and its adjoining states. On this day, people remember their glorious moments and offer them flowers of reverence. Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Balidan Din 2021 Tributes & Messages: Share HD Image, Quotes, Telegram Photos and Sayings to Celebrate the Valour of the Brave Maratha Hero. 

Sambhaji Bhosle was the eldest son of Maratha leader Shivaji Maharaj. Sambhaji became the second ruler of the Maratha state after his father's death. His mother died when Sambhaji was two years old. After his mother's death, his grandmother Jijabai took care of him. Having grown up under Jijabai's umbrella, Sambhaji had high values ​​and strong intentions. Sambhaji led the Maratha army for the first time in 1672 in the battle of Kolwan. Peshwa Moropant Pingale was also with him in the fight. Sambhaji emerged victorious in the battle of Colwan. He ruled for many years facing challenges.

He fought many wars with the Mughals Sultanate under his rule. Apart from this, they also took the front from Siddi, Mysore and Portuguese. It is said that Sambhaji had a deep understanding of politics at a very young age. Every year, the contribution made for the Maratha region on the birth anniversary of Sambhaji is remembered. Sambhaji was assassinated on 11 March 1689.

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The warrior king!

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The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb thought that the Maratha empire would cease to exist after his death. But in contrast, the divided Maratha chieftains gathered and started fighting. It is said that this fight did not allow Aurangzeb's dream of occupying the Deccan to be fulfilled. Discussions of the bravery of Sambhaji Maharaj are still found on the tongue of the children of Maharashtra.

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