Question

why did Shivaji feel the needs to crown himself king

Answer 1

Shivaji had established an independent empire, which was a matter of pride for the Hindus. Yet he had not been crowned according to the Shastras. So, Gagabhatta, a pundit from Kashi, crowned him King in a religious ceremony in 1674, when Shivaji was 44 years old.A golden umbrella was held over his head and, thus, he came to be known as Chhatrapati Maharaj. The towering fort of Raigadh became his capital. Samarth Ramdas sang in praise of the newly crowned King.

Answer 2

Answer:

Shivaji had established an independent empire, which was a matter of pride for the Hindus. Yet he had not been crowned according to the Shastras. So, Gagabhatta, a pundit from Kashi, crowned him King in a religious ceremony in 1674, when Shivaji was 44 years old.A golden umbrella was held over his head and, thus, he came to be known as Chhatrapati Maharaj. The towering fort of Raigadh became his capital. Samarth Ramdas sang in praise of the newly crowned King.

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