Correct Answer - Option 1 : Shivaji
Maratha Empire(1674-1818):
- Chhatrapati Shivaji was the founder of the Maratha Empire.
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Satara was the capital of the Maratha Kingdom spread over 14 lacks square kilometer.
- This land has a rich heritage.
- Several great warriors, kings, saints, and great personalities create their historical evidence in the history of Maharashtra.
- The first Musalman Invasion of the Deccan took place in 1296.
- Muslims ruled over Satara till 1607.
- In 1636 the Nijam Shahi Dynasty came to an end.
- The Third Battle of Panipat took place on 14 January 1761, at Panipat.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj:
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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was crowned as the Chhatrapati (coronation) of the Maratha Kingdom in 1674.
- He was the second son of Shahaji,.
- He was the creator of the Maratha nation.
- He united the Maratha Chiefs from Malwa, Konkan, and Desh regions to carve out a small kingdom.
- He took control of the hereditary Jagir after the death of his guardian Konadev in 1647.
- He was born in the hill fort of Shivner in 1627.
- He began his military career at a young age.
- He captured the fort of Toran in 1646.
- In 1674, Shivaji made Raigrah his capital and celebrated his coronation and assumed the title of 'Chatrapati'.
- He died in 1680 at the age of 53.
Thus, Shivaji was the founder of the "Maratha Empire".
Maharana Pratap:
- Maharana Pratap belonged to the Sisodia clan of the Rajputs of Mewar.
- He was born on May 9, 1540, to King Udai Singh II and Queen Jaiwanta Bai.
- He became the King of Mewar in 1572, after the death of Udai Singh.
- He died at the age of 57 in Chavand, Mewar on January 19, 1597.
Tegh Bahadur
- The emperor Aurangzeb had forbidden anyone from removing the decapitated head and body of the ninth Sikh guru, Tegh Bahadur.
Tantia Tope:
- Tantia Tope's original name was Ramchandra Panduranga.
- He was the leader of the revolt of 1857 from Kanpur along with Nana Sahib/Dhondu Pant and Azimullah Khan.
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He was hanged to death on April 18, 1859.
