the coronation of shivaji maharaj
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is known as a warrior king whose bravery and chivalry enriched the history of Maratha empire and made him one of the best kings in the region. Lovingly called as Chhatrapati, Shivaji was coronated on June 6, 1674, and began his reign on the Maratha Empire and began his rule that brought some of the most significant battles. The 344th year of Shivaji s coronation ceremony will be celebrated with various special programs organised by the followers of the Maratha King. Shivaji’s coronation ceremony or the Rajyabhisheka of Shivaji Maharaj was held to begin his realm at Raigad as he was crowned as the Maratha King. The significance of this coronation ceremony was profound in Indian history as the Mughal emperor did not authorise Shivaji’s crowning and even his coronation was out throwing the power of the Mughal Empire. Top 7 interesting facts about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The celebrations of Shivaji Coronation include a specially organised march and programme at the Raigad fort in Maharashtra. The coronation ceremony of the warrior king was a grand affair as more than 50000 people attended the crowning ceremony of Shivaji Maharaj which was conducted by Gaga Bhatta, of Varanasi, a master of the four Vedas, the six philosophies and all the Hindu scriptures. The coronation of Shivaji Maharaj was connected with the tradition of Rajyabhisheka as his heritage was connected to the Rajputs of Mewar. Here is everything you need to know about the history and significance of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj s coronation ceremony.
The Coronation ceremony
Chhatrapati was born as Shivaji Bhonsle and received his name after being bestowed with the throne and made a separate strong identity of the Maratha Empire. Shivaji was a part of the Bhonsle Maratha clan who were branched from the respected Sisodias of Mewar of the Rajput clan. This was the main reason why Shivaji Maharaj s coronation ceremony also included a Rajyabhisheka that was traditional to the Rajputs crowning ceremony. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was crowned as the king of the Maratha Empire after he performed prayer ceremonies and worshipped Mahadeva (Siva), Bhavani, and other deities for several days.
The coronation ceremony of Shivaji Maharaj was attended by more than 50000 people as Shivaji was crowned the first Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire. Salvos of guns were fired at the exact time of his crowning as king from all the forts in his kingdom. Shivaji Maharaj had a large dynasty and extensive territory and he finally took control of his kingdom on this day and began the rich history of the Maratha kingdom. There are various significant events that make Shivaji s coronation an important historic event.
Significance of Shivaji s Coronation ceremony
At the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj s coronation, the Kings had to take permission from the Mughal emperors to hold the coronation ceremony. However, Shivaji Maharaj, who fought against the Mughal dynasty conducted the ceremony without any permission and broke the rules set by the emperors right from the beginning of his reign. After the grand coronation ceremony, Shivaji Maharaj went on a procession around his empire and was followed by his entire military, ministers and generals in this grand gesture. The procession was preceded by his royal flags borne aloft on two elephants.
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