Sambhaji, also known as Shambhuraje, ruled from 1681 to 1689 as the second king of the Maratha Empire, a prominent state in early modern India. He was the eldest son of Shivaji, the founder of the Mar
Sambhaji meeting Kubkullus[who?] at a military camp. 1921 painting by M. V. Dhurandhar
Watan Patra (grant document), by Chh. Sambhaji
Stone arch at Tulapur confluence where Sambhaji was executed
Statue of Sambhaji at Tulapur.
Shahu I was the fifth Chhatrapati of Maratha Empire from 1708 to 1749, the longest reign among the Maratha rulers. He was also the last subahdar of the Bijapur Subah, before being annexed by the Marat
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…This marriage thus gave Shivaji the access of the region of Konkan coastal belt. Yesubai had two children, daughter Bhavani Bai and then a son named Shahu I, who later became the Chhatrapati of the Maratha kingdom. According to Maasir-i-Alamgiri, daughters of Sambhaji and his brother Rajaram were married…
Chhatrapati Sambhaji with Prince Shahu c. 1685
Painting of Shahu I with his imperial guards, c. 18th century
Chhatrapati Shahu I on horseback
Entrance of the Ajinkyatara Fort